1. HARVEST MOON BY BACKDROP
If your usual bug-bare with cream paints is the yellow hue they can give off, your best bet is opting for a cream shade that leans more warm white in tone, or something with a very subtle yellow undertone. 'Our go-to is Harvest Moon by Backdrop. It isn’t quite ‘cream,’ it’s more of a white shade with a subtle, warm (almost creamy) undertone,' says Kristina Khersonsky, principal at Studio Keeta.
2. ALABASTER BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS
If you're looking to add a brightness to a space but retain a sense of sophistication, a staple cream paint that offers a warm white hue can make all the difference. 'Our favorite cream-colored paint is Alabaster by Sherwin-Williams,' says Luis Carmona, owner and interior designer at Verde.
3. CITY LOFT BY SHERWIN WILLIAMS
Yellow-toned creams have received a bad rap in recent years, but when done right, they offer a warm and airy feel to a room without that dated look you probably associate with the tone. Ami McKay, creator of PURE Design, has found the perfect cream paint in City Loft by Sherwin Williams, and it's now a staple in many of her designs.
4. NATURAL CHOICE BY SHERWIN WILLIAMS
Warm whites are usually favored when it comes to cream paint tones, especially in schemes that lean more modern in design. 'I love a good creamy off-white and one of my favorites is Sherwin Williams' Natural Choice,' says Tama Bell, of Tama Bell Design.
5. SHOJI WHITE BY SHERWIN WILLIAMS
There is a necessity for cream paint in more traditional interiors, too. Warmer tones work beautifully whether they're paired with rich, heritage colors or blended with more neutral palettes. For interior designer Leanne Ford, Shoji White by Sherwin Williams has become a firm favorite.