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Cream

#DFD4BC

RGB 223, 212, 188 · HSL 41°, 35%, 81% · CMYK 0, 5, 16, 13

Cream is #DFD4BC in HEX — rgb(223, 212, 188), hsl(41°, 35%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 16%, 13%).

Cream pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 35%, 81%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#DFD4BC

RGB223, 212, 188

HSL41°, 35%, 81%

HSV41°, 16%, 87%

CMYK0, 5, 16, 13

Decimal14668988

CSS RGBrgb(223, 212, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 35%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cream 233

Exact match

Vista Paint

Barberry Sand C-277

ΔE 0.7 · #E0D4BB

Farrow & Ball

Off-White 3

ΔE 0.7 · #E0D5BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Barberry Sand 278

ΔE 0.8 · #E1D4BC

Dulux

Ecru S15D1

ΔE 0.9 · #DDD2BB

Dunn-Edwards

Sand Dollar DE6171

ΔE 1 · #E2D6BD

Behr

Natural Almond PPU4-12

ΔE 1.2 · #DED2BC

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 1.4 · #DCD0B8

Sherwin-Williams

Rice Grain SW6155

ΔE 1.5 · #DBD0B9

Valspar

Fennel Splash 6007-3B

ΔE 1.5 · #E0D7BD

IKEA

IKEA171 171

ΔE 1.7 · #E0D3BE

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 1.7 · #E1D6BB

PPG

Alpaca Wool 14-19

ΔE 1.8 · #E4D5BC

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 3.7 · #EBD9C3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.6 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.4 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#DFD4BC

#BEC8E0

Analogous

#E0C4BE

#DFD4BC

#D9E0BE

Triadic

#DFD4BC

#BEE0D5

#D5BEE0

Split-Complementary

#DFD4BC

#BED9E0

#C4BEE0

Tetradic

#DFD4BC

#BEE0C4

#BEC8E0

#E0BED9

Monochromatic

#AE9256

#C7B38A

#DFD4BC

#F7F4EE

Rectangle

#DFD4BC

#C8E0BE

#BEC8E0

#D5BEE0

Compound

#DFD4BC

#D9E0BE

#BEC8E0

#C4BEE0

Variations

Lighter

#E6DDCB

#EBE5D9

#F2F0EA

Darker

#C6B184

#9D8246

#5D4C27

Saturation

#D4D0C9

#E0D5BE

#EFDBAE

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFD4BC

#DCD6BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFD4BC

#D6D6BF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFD4BC

#E0D1D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Cream brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#E7CCA8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFD4BC

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4D1CC

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.

#98A7C7

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · 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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #DFD4BC;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFD4BC;

CSS Variable

--color-cream: #DFD4BC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cream': '#DFD4BC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFD4BC] text-[#DFD4BC]

SCSS

$cream: #DFD4BC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFD4BC?

#DFD4BC is Cream, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DFD4BC 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, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Cream?

Cream pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed 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 #DFD4BC. In RGB it's 223, 212, 188, and in HSL it's 41°, 35%, 81%.

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