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Cream

#CAB099

RGB 202, 176, 153 · HSL 28°, 32%, 70% · CMYK 0, 13, 24, 21

Cream is #CAB099 in HEX — rgb(202, 176, 153), hsl(28°, 32%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 24%, 21%).

Cream pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 32%, 70%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#CAB099

RGB202, 176, 153

HSL28°, 32%, 70%

HSV28°, 24%, 79%

CMYK0, 13, 24, 21

Decimal13283481

CSS RGBrgb(202, 176, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 32%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cream 1082

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Sandal DEC715

ΔE 0.9 · #C8AE96

Kilz

Farmer'S Tan LC220-02

ΔE 0.9 · #C8AE98

Valspar

Pale Powder 3001-8A

ΔE 1.2 · #CCAF98

Sherwin-Williams

Tawny Tan SW7713

ΔE 1.2 · #CCB299

Behr

Basswood MQ2-46

ΔE 1.4 · #C7AE95

PPG

Persuasion 1077-3

ΔE 2 · #C4AE96

Vista Paint

Soft Buckskin K-1044

ΔE 2.1 · #CEB097

Dulux

Recycled S11D3

ΔE 2.2 · #CDB5A0

Hallman-Lindsay

Apple Pie 162

ΔE 2.5 · #CAAB94

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 3.9 · #D1BAA5

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 5.1 · #C4B2A2

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 6.4 · #C7BBA3

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 6.7 · #BDB091

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 10.1 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.1 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CAB099

#9AB4CB

Analogous

#CB9A9C

#CAB099

#CBC99A

Triadic

#CAB099

#9ACBB1

#B19ACB

Split-Complementary

#CAB099

#9ACBC9

#9A9CCB

Tetradic

#CAB099

#9CCB9A

#9AB4CB

#C99ACB

Monochromatic

#876445

#B18A68

#CAB099

#E5D8CD

#F6F2EE

Rectangle

#CAB099

#B4CB9A

#9AB4CB

#B19ACB

Compound

#CAB099

#CBC99A

#9AB4CB

#9A9CCB

Variations

Lighter

#D5C0AE

#DED0C5

#EAE4DE

Darker

#B48C69

#856040

#4E3824

Saturation

#BAB2AB

#CBB19A

#E5AF80

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.06:1

Fail

vs Black

10.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAB099

#BFB899

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAB099

#B5B59C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAB099

#CBADB0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cream reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#D7B18E

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#CAB099

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#C4B6B2

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#7C9AB4

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #CAB099;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAB099;

CSS Variable

--color-cream: #CAB099;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cream': '#CAB099' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAB099] text-[#CAB099]

SCSS

$cream: #CAB099;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAB099?

#CAB099 is Cream, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CAB099 warm or cool?

Cream reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cream?

Cream works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Cream?

Cream pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Cream?

You can download Cream on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Cream?

The hex code is #CAB099. In RGB it's 202, 176, 153, and in HSL it's 28°, 32%, 70%.

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