first of all, let me tell you i wouldn't use cream, ecru, beige, off-white or any neutral of that type with these hot, bright, colorful palette... it just doesn't fit... now that i got that off my chest, i'm sorry, but i wouldn't use them for anything else either... you will have to decide what looks good to you...none of us can make these choices for each other... here's a picture that will give you a clue for my color choices...PS...that thread is variegated in the same hot colors...