Behr Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27

Color code:HDC-CT-27
Color name:Swiss Cream
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Swiss Cream?

The warm and inviting tone of Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27 by Behr adds a touch of elegance to any space. This versatile color pairs beautifully with rich navy blue accents for a classic and timeless look. For a more modern feel, consider incorporating touches of crisp charcoal gray to create a sophisticated color palette. Whether used in a living room, bedroom, or kitchen, Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27 adds a subtle touch of luxury to your home decor.

What are Behr Swiss Cream undertones?

Yellow is Behr Swiss Cream undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#ECEAD9

RGB code:

236, 234, 217

Is Behr Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 54° this Grey refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HDC-CT-27 Swiss Cream HSL code: 54, 33%, 89%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Grey will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Yellow undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Swiss Cream:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27 vs Grass Root M350-1

Behr Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27 vs Behr Grass Root M350-1Open Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27
LRV: 81.16%
Off-White color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 82.52%
White color
Temperature: warm

Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27 vs Restful White SW 7563

Behr Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27 vs Sherwin Williams Restful White SW 7563Open Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27
LRV: 81.16%
Off-White color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 80.59%
Off-White color
Temperature: warm