Benjamin Moore Philadelphia Cream HC-30

Let’s dive into a full Philadelphia Cream paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful HC-30. Find out if this gorgeous warm yellow paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Philadelphia Cream HC-30
Color code:HC-30
Color name:Philadelphia Cream
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What are Benjamin Moore Philadelphia Cream undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Philadelphia 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 Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate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:

#EDDDB7

RGB code:

237, 221, 183

Is Benjamin Moore Philadelphia Cream HC-30 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 42° this Yellow refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HC-30 Philadelphia Cream HSL code: 42, 60%, 82%

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 Yellow 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 Benjamin Moore Philadelphia 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

Philadelphia Cream HC-30 vs Standish White HC-32

Struggling to choose the best color for your? We'll break down the differences so you can pick the perfect shade for your walls.

Benjamin Moore Philadelphia Cream HC-30 vs Benjamin Moore Standish White HC-32Open Philadelphia Cream HC-30
LRV: 69.12%
Light color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 69.53%
Light color
Temperature: warm

Philadelphia Cream HC-30 vs Consentino Chardonnay 247

Can't decide between these stunning hues? We'll help you compare these two color to find the perfect shade for your home.

Benjamin Moore Philadelphia Cream HC-30 vs Benjamin Moore Consentino Chardonnay 247Open Philadelphia Cream HC-30
LRV: 69.12%
Light color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 69.1%
Light color
Temperature: warm