Sherwin Williams Creamy
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Sherwin Williams Creamy, a soft and subtle cream paint color.
For those of you who follow along, you know how passionate I am about finding the right white for every room. But I also love pretty white furniture! Finding the right white can be difficult, so I’m breaking them all down for you here!
Years ago, I requested a Pottery Barn Kids white furniture sample to have it color matched at Sherwin Williams. It has always felt like the perfect white furniture paint, even though we couldn’t afford the large pieces.
It turned out there was no need, there was nearly an identical match which would become one of my favorite cream color paints!
We have painted so many vintage furniture pieces with Sherwin Williams Creamy through the years including Adalyn and Ani’s beds, Adalyn’s dresser, Ani’s desk and so much more!
It’s a soft, warm white that is classic, but not stark. Below I’m breaking down everything you need to know about 7012 Creamy!
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Creamy LRV
The LRV of Sherwin Williams Creamy is 81, making it a little brighter and more reflective than Zurich White.
Sherwin Williams Creamy Undertones:
- a touch of yellow
Styles Sherwin Williams Creamy Fits:
- traditional
- country
- modern
How to Use Sherwin Williams Creamy:
- white paint for walls
- painting trim white
- white furniture paint
- painting cabinets white
One frequently asked question is “Does Sherwin Williams Creamy look yellow?” No, it’s a warm white. Not dirty, not yellow, not blue. A great in between for any lighting situation!
You can find all of our paint colors here and keep track of all of yours here. If you use any of them, please return to share your thoughts!
Learn how to paint furniture and how to paint without sanding using liquid sandpaper here!
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Irene says
Hi – I am in the process of updating a 40 year old ranch  and used SW creamy on the walls of the whole home – it’s beautiful- fresh and calming! Love your site!
Julie says
Just how you want to feel at home! It’s amazing what paint can do, isn’t it, Irene?
Kathy says
Thanks Julie. So glad I found your website. Â Do you have any suggestions for a Sherwin Williams white paint color to go with the creamy walls?
Julie says
I just use their Pro Classic untinted or the same color, in one sheen higher. For example, if you use eggshell for the walls, satin/semi-gloss for the trim. Enjoy!
Kathy says
What is your opinion on using sw creamy on all walls in open concept home with sw alabaster for the entertainment center, trim, niches and doors.  The floors are a cherry wood finish and our kitchen has cherry cabinets. The home is full of very large window throughout.  This allows plenty of  sunshine in year round and highlights the lush landscape.  Thanks
Julie says
Creamy would look beautiful with cherry cabinets, unfortunately I haven’t used Alabaster, but I’d purchase a sample of both to see how they look next to one another on trim/walls.
Leslie says
Glad to find this blog post!  We are just changing  our main floor from Macadamia to Creamy and wondering how far to go?  We have Rockwood Brown behind our cabinets that continues on the wall (long part of L shape) into our dining area.  The Rockwood makes the room too dark but I also don’t want it to feel to antiseptic so I feel like I should have an accent colour (cabinets are Amaretto stained oak).  Any opinion on Spiced Cider or Beige intensio?  Â
Julie says
I’m sorry, neither for my aesthetic, I’m a cream on cream girl…I love it because it’s light, bright and fresh, but warm. You may enjoy creamy more than you think! Have a beautiful day!
Sandy says
What are your thoughts on creamy for cabinets, accessible beige for walls and extra white trim/doors?
Julie says
I would do creamy on cabinets in semi-gloss, walls in eggshell and extra white for trim and doors, personally! That would beautiful and feel fresh.