Behr Creamy Mushroom: A Complete Color Review

Looking for the perfect warm neutral paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Behr Creamy Mushroom and if it might be right for your home!

There’s something comforting about mushroom paint colors. They have a natural, grounded feel that instantly makes a space feel more relaxed.

Instead of leaning all the way beige or gray, they sit right in the middle. That’s what makes them such a great neutral choice.

I love using colors like this in bedrooms, living rooms, and even kitchens. They help create that soft, cozy look that feels lived-in and warm.

Creamy Mushroom by Behr is one of the best examples. It brings just the right amount of depth and still feels light and fresh.

Let's talk about the details of the gorgeous Creamy Mushroom.

Creamy Mushroom, Behr, PPU5-13

Creamy Mushroom is a warm, natural-looking neutral with just the right mix of beige and taupe.

It creates that easygoing, lived-in vibe that makes a space feel calm and welcoming.

Color Family

Creamy Mushroom is in the neutral family.

Light Reflectance Value

52

Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100 with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.

Creamy Mushroom is a light-medium paint color. It's bright enough for most rooms but still brings depth.

I think of it as a cozy neutral that never looks washed out, even in a sun-filled space.

RGB Colors

R: 202 G: 189 B: 174

RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!

Hex Code

#CABDAE

Undertones

Creamy Mushroom has brown, gray, and orange undertones.

In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, Creamy Mushroom will appear a bit lighter and warmer, leaning more beige.

If your room faces north or doesn’t get a ton of natural light, expect it to lean cooler, closer to a greige.

Where to use Creamy Mushroom

Honestly? You can use this color almost anywhere. It’s soft enough for a whole house paint color but still has enough body to stand out on furniture or cabinetry.

Here are some great places to try it:

• Living rooms
• Bedrooms
• Kitchens
• Bathrooms
• Home exterior
• Interior doors
• Cabinets
• Furniture

Similar Colors

Want a few other mushroom-style options to compare?

• Behr Livingstone
• Sherwin Williams Bungalow Beige
• Benjamin Moore Hampshire Taupe
• Behr Matrix
• Sherwin Williams Shiitake
• Benjamin Moore Royal Flax
• Behr Penthouse View

Coordinating Colors

Creamy Mushroom pairs well with warm, darker neutrals, such as tans, grays, greiges and browns. It also looks great with bright whites.

For more color, pair Creamy Mushrooms with blues, greens or purples.

Soft blues:

• Ombre Blue
• Perfect Landing
• Simply Blue
• Rainy Sidewalk
• Cloudless Day

Caramel / golden browns:

• Toffee Crunch
• Distant Land
• Poncho
• Soft Chamois
• Rodeo Tan

Green-blues:

• Garden Vista
• Green Meets Blue
• Gray Morning
• Aged Jade
• Veranda Charm

Trim Colors

Creamy Mushroom looks great with bright whites for trim.

Bright white trim colors:

• Benjamin Moore Simply White
• Sherwin Williams Extra White
• Behr Ultra Pure White

FAQS

Here are some common questions I get about Behr Creamy Mushroom.

What is the undertone of Behr Creamy Mushroom?

Creamy Mushroom is a warm neutral with a soft mix of brown, gray, and orange undertones.

In a bright room with lots of natural light, it will look a little warmer and more beige. In a darker space, it leans more neutral or greige.

Is Behr Creamy Mushroom brown or gray?

It’s actually a nice blend of both. Creamy Mushroom sits somewhere between beige and taupe, with those subtle gray and orange tones softening the overall color.

In brighter rooms, it looks warmer and more beige. In low-light spaces, it can read more muted and greige.

I always recommend swatching it first to see how it shifts in your lighting.

What Sherwin Williams color is equivalent to Behr Creamy Mushrooms?

There’s no exact match across brands, but Sherwin-Williams Bungalow Beige or Shiitake come close in tone and warmth.

Since colors can look really different depending on the space, it’s always best to sample them side by side before choosing.

What color trim goes with Behr Creamy Mushroom?

I like pairing Creamy Mushroom with a bright white trim for contrast. The warmth of the wall color really pops against a clean, crisp white.

Try Behr Ultra Pure White, BM Simply White or SW Extra White.

What's the difference: Behr Creamy Mushroom vs SW Mushroom?

Even though the names are similar, the colors are a bit different.

• Creamy Mushroom (LRV 52) is darker, with more taupe and a hint of orange.
• SW Mushroom (LRV 57) is lighter, and leans more beige with yellow undertones.

If you’re deciding between the two, I’d suggest swatching both and seeing which one feels better in your space.

What's the difference: Behr Creamy Mushroom vs Mushroom Bisque?

Aside from sounding like cozy fall soups, these two are very different colors.

• Creamy Mushroom is a muted beige-taupe with gray undertones.
• Mushroom Bisque is warmer and a bit deeper, with more brown and less gray.

Creamy Mushroom feels softer and more neutral, while Mushroom Bisque gives you a bit more color saturation. Both are warm, but they create very different moods.

Thanks for reading!