# Benjamin Moore Norfolk Cream

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-norfolk-cream-261](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-norfolk-cream-261)

Benjamin Moore Norfolk Cream 261 is a pale, softened yellow with a creamy beige cast that keeps it from reading too bright. Its light value gives walls an open, gently warmed look, while the muted color keeps the effect subtle rather than sunny or bold. In north-facing rooms, Norfolk Cream may appear more beige and restrained; warmer daylight and incandescent lighting bring out its yellow-cream side. It suits living rooms, hallways, bedrooms, and kitchens where a light neutral with more warmth than plain white is wanted. Pair it with warm white trim, natural oak, aged brass, woven textures, and grounded accents in olive, clay, or medium brown.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Norfolk Cream
- **Color code:** 261
- **HEX:** #ECE3C1
- **RGB:** 236, 227, 193
- **LRV:** 73.08%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Yellow
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 47° Saturation: 18.22% Value: 92.55%
- **HSL:** hsl(47, 53, 84)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.81 Yellow: 18.22 Key: 7.45
- **YIQ:** Y: 225.815 I: 16.289 Q: -8.677
- **XYZ:** X: 71.686 Y: 76.623 Z: 61.451
- **CIE Lab:** L:90.148 a:-2.404 b:17.733
- **CIE Luv:** L:90.148 u:7.257 v:26.196
- **Decimal:** 15524801
- **Hunter Lab:** 87.534, -7.004, 19.651

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Greenmount Silk](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-greenmount-silk-hc-3)
- [Benjamin Moore Butter Cookie](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-butter-cookie-csp-995)
- [Behr Proper Temperature](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-proper-temperature)
- [Benjamin Moore Natural Beech](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-natural-beech-253)
- [Benjamin Moore Hawthorne Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hawthorne-green-379)
- [Sherwin Williams Daybreak](https://plan-home.com/color/daybreak-sw-6700)
- [Sherwin Williams Lily](https://plan-home.com/color/lily-sw-6693)
- [Benjamin Moore Happy Valley](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-happy-valley-212)
- [Benjamin Moore Sweet Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sweet-cream-csp-935)
- [Benjamin Moore Swans Mill Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-swans-mill-cream-260)
- [Benjamin Moore Linen Sand](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-linen-sand-2151-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Windham Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-windham-cream-hc-6)
- [Benjamin Moore Consentino Chardonnay](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-consentino-chardonnay-247)
- [Behr May Apple](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-may-apple)
- [Benjamin Moore Honey Harbor](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-honey-harbor-920)
- [Behr New Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-new-cream)
- [Benjamin Moore Yellow Iris](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-yellow-iris-373)
- [Sherwin Williams Pineapple Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/pineapple-cream-sw-1668)
- [Benjamin Moore America's Heartland](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-americas-heartland-197)
- [Behr Flowery](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-flowery)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Deserted Island](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-deserted-island-oc-99)
- [Benjamin Moore Hawthorne Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hawthorne-green-379)
- [Benjamin Moore Powder Sand](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-powder-sand-oc-113)
- [Benjamin Moore Handmade Paper](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-handmade-paper-csp-875)
- [Benjamin Moore Greenmount Silk](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-greenmount-silk-hc-3)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Mother Earth](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mother-earth-376)
- [Benjamin Moore Hampton Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hampton-green-2150-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Beacon Hill Damask](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-beacon-hill-damask-hc-2)
- [Benjamin Moore Wythe Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wythe-tan-cw-415)
- [Benjamin Moore Woven Jacquard](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-woven-jacquard-254)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Oxford Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-oxford-gray-2128-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Flower Box](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-flower-box-csp-530)
- [Benjamin Moore Queen's Wreath](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-queens-wreath-1426)
- [Benjamin Moore Polo Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-polo-blue-2062-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Lavender Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lavender-blue-1438)
- [Benjamin Moore Angel's Wings](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-angels-wings-1423)
- [Benjamin Moore Nosegay](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-nosegay-1401)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/261

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.