Provence Crème
Benjamin Moore · 2021-60
Add to a room
Loading…
The Analysis
Provence Crème is a high-LRV (89.71) off-white, meaning it reflects nearly all the light that hits it, making small or dark rooms feel significantly brighter and more spacious. It acts as a powerful light multiplier, effectively bouncing illumination around a room to eliminate shadows.
This is an ideal 'whole-house' neutral that works perfectly as a primary wall colour because it bridges the gap between warm and cool tones. It provides a flexible, subtle backdrop that allows your furniture and art to take center stage.
LRV 90History & Origin
It leans into a classic, timeless heritage palette, often found in traditional cottage interiors or historical farmhouses. It maintains a fresh, updated feel that avoids looking like a dated, yellowed cream.
How to Use It
It pairs best with medium-to-dark wood tones like walnut or oak to ground the space and keep it from feeling washed out. For hardware, use oil-rubbed bronze or matte black for a modern contrast, or unlacquered brass to enhance the warmth of the undertones.
The Mood
Living with this colour feels clean and optimistic without the harsh glare of a pure, sterile white. It provides a steady, cheerful backdrop that promotes a sense of daily clarity and order.
Colour harmonies
Complementary
Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.
Split complementary
Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.
Triadic
Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.
Tetradic (square)
Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.
Monochromatic
Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.
Add harmony palette to a room
Loading…
Brand Matches
Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.
Lighting
See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.
- Natural
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
- Overcast
- 2700K
- 3500K
- 4000K
- 5500K