Get all the details about one of my favorite cream paint colors, Benjamin Moore Soft Chamois.
I discovered Benjamin Moore Soft Chamois from one of my favorite designers, Phoebe Howard. I love how warm it feels, yet still very light, giving the illusion of space in our foyer bath and creating a relaxing retreat in areas like our master bedroom.
When we moved into our home, we had the entire upstairs painted Benjamin Moore Soft Chamois, and have never looked back! In fact, we loved it so much we repainted our foyer bath in it as well and I often contemplate repainting our dining room with it because it’s current color feels a bit too cool with its lighting situation.
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This is one of the most versatile paint colors I’ve used to date. It’s a great fit for a lot of spaces and it’s so soft.
During the day it looks light and beautiful, and at night warm, but not yellow or dirty.
To help you decide which paint color is right for you, I’m breaking them down with pros and cons of each, where they’re best used, etc.
Benjamin Moore Soft Chamois Details
Works Well For
- open concept spaces
- traditional floor plans
- rooms with natural lighting
- rooms without natural lighting
Feels
- light and airy
- warm
- soft
Soft Chamois Undertones
- a hint of yellow
- a hint of green
Styles it Fits
- traditional
- transitional
- country
LRV
The LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of Soft Chamois is 78.94, making it very similar to Creamy and Zurich White.
Pairs Well With
- Classic White Ceiling Paint
- Classic White Trim Paint
I love all of our paint colors, but this cream paint color is foolproof for any space and lighting situation. I’ve yet to see it in a space where I don’t absolutely love it!
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Just recently found your blog and it has been extremely helpful! I want to say thank you!!
I decided to paint my kitchen cabinets with sw7012 creamy. Now looking for a contrast color. I have great room kitchen which overlooks the living room. I don’t have wood floors. I have light seramic tiles. Do you think chamois goes well if I pint the kitchen and built in cabinets in my home with creamy?
I do – that would be beautiful!
I was thrilled to find the color after much searching to paint over med green. I had the same color on the ceiling over white. The ceiling looks great, but the walls look light green! Yikes! My painter used 2 coats BM Regal pearl finish. Any suggestion?!
Thank you.
Oh no! Some colors require three coats to paint over unfortunately.
I love this article about Soft Chamois. I am wondering if the dollhouse shown on the floor in one of your photos is painted in this color?
It is not, it’s in Sherwin Williams Creamy. Enjoy!
I love all the paint colors. I was wondering if you can recommend a paint color similar to Benjamin Moore soft chamois. I don’t know if we have Benjamin Moore around us to get that brand. I love the color, perfect to lighten my house. I don’t get too much sunlight coming in and I am getting tired of the color I already have. I feel like its darker and need a change. Last time we got our house painted was 5 years ago and I am getting tired of the color we already have.
You can have it made at another paint store. Sample it to see if you like it as bases can vary slightly. Enjoy!
Would you use this for an exterior paint color? Particularly one that is south facing with a lot of sun?
I would definitely test it, but yes, it would make a beautiful exterior paint color!