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Cream Cake

#E3D0AD

RGB 227, 208, 173 · HSL 39°, 49%, 78% · CMYK 0, 8, 24, 11

Cream Cake is #E3D0AD in HEX — rgb(227, 208, 173), hsl(39°, 49%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 24%, 11%).

Cream Cake pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 39°, 49%, 78%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#E3D0AD

RGB227, 208, 173

HSL39°, 49%, 78%

HSV39°, 24%, 89%

CMYK0, 8, 24, 11

Decimal14930093

CSS RGBrgb(227, 208, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 49%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Ivory Beauty 12-29

ΔE 0.4 · #E2D0AD

Benjamin Moore

Crumb CSP-1010

ΔE 0.7 · #E3D1AD

Dunn-Edwards

Bisque Tan DE6157

ΔE 0.9 · #E5D2B0

Vista Paint

Classic Terra C-257

ΔE 1.3 · #E4CFAE

Sherwin-Williams

Ivoire SW6127

ΔE 1.4 · #E4CEAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Rub Elbows 294

ΔE 1.6 · #E2D0B0

Behr

Yellowstone UL180-18

ΔE 1.9 · #E8D5B3

Dulux

Stonebread S15E2

ΔE 2.1 · #DDCCA7

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 2.5 · #E6CDAA

Kilz

Eggnog Latte LD240-01

ΔE 2.5 · #E6CDAB

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 2.7 · #DDCDAE

Valspar

Hazy Yellow 3004-8B

ΔE 3 · #ECD8B6

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 4.1 · #EED9BA

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 4.1 · #E1C9A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 5.1 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 10.6 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#E3D0AD

#ABBFE2

Analogous

#E2B4AB

#E3D0AD

#DAE2AB

Triadic

#E3D0AD

#ABE2CF

#CFABE2

Split-Complementary

#E3D0AD

#ABDAE2

#B4ABE2

Tetradic

#E3D0AD

#ABE2B4

#ABBFE2

#E2ABDA

Monochromatic

#B68C3E

#CFAF72

#E3D0AD

#F6F0E4

#F8F4EC

Rectangle

#E3D0AD

#BFE2AB

#ABBFE2

#CFABE2

Compound

#E3D0AD

#DAE2AB

#ABBFE2

#B4ABE2

Variations

Lighter

#E8D9BC

#EBE2CF

#F2EDE5

Darker

#D0AE6E

#A87F32

#644A1C

Saturation

#CFC9BF

#E2CFAB

#F1D39D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3D0AD

#DDD4AE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3D0AD

#D3D3B2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3D0AD

#E5CBCF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Cream Cake strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#EAC99D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3D0AD

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7CEC1

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.

#859ECD

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 · 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 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: #E3D0AD;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3D0AD;

CSS Variable

--color-cream-cake: #E3D0AD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cream-cake': '#E3D0AD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3D0AD] text-[#E3D0AD]

SCSS

$cream-cake: #E3D0AD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3D0AD?

#E3D0AD is Cream Cake, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E3D0AD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cream Cake?

Cream Cake works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Cream Cake?

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

Where can I download Cream Cake?

You can download Cream Cake 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 Cake?

The hex code is #E3D0AD. In RGB it's 227, 208, 173, and in HSL it's 39°, 49%, 78%.

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