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French Cream

#EAE3D6

RGB 234, 227, 214 · HSL 39°, 32%, 88% · CMYK 0, 3, 9, 8

French Cream is #EAE3D6 in HEX — rgb(234, 227, 214), hsl(39°, 32%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 9%, 8%).

French Cream pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 39°, 32%, 88%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#EAE3D6

RGB234, 227, 214

HSL39°, 32%, 88%

HSV39°, 9%, 92%

CMYK0, 3, 9, 8

Decimal15393750

CSS RGBrgb(234, 227, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 32%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

French Cream 14-15

Exact match

Vista Paint

Bare Necessity K-1296

ΔE 0.4 · #EBE3D6

Behr

Natural Linen W-F-120

ΔE 0.6 · #ECE4D7

Dulux

Grand Piano Quarter S15C1Q

ΔE 0.7 · #EAE4D8

Sherwin-Williams

Ivory Lace SW7013

ΔE 0.7 · #ECE5D8

Valspar

Totten's Inlet 7006-9

ΔE 0.8 · #E8E2D6

Hallman-Lindsay

Elusive White 2

ΔE 0.8 · #E8E3D6

Kilz

Cashmere White LJ210

ΔE 0.9 · #EAE5D8

Dunn-Edwards

Crystal Haze DE6219

ΔE 1 · #E7E2D6

IKEA

IKEA125 125

ΔE 1.5 · #EAE3D3

Farrow & Ball

Slipper Satin 2004

ΔE 1.5 · #E8E0D1

Benjamin Moore

Etiquette AF-50

ΔE 1.5 · #E6E1D6

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 2.2 · #E4E2D3

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 3.1 · #F2ECDE

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.9 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 4.9 · #E7EBDA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#EAE3D6

#D7DDEA

Analogous

#EADAD7

#EAE3D6

#E7EAD7

Triadic

#EAE3D6

#D7EAE3

#E3D7EA

Split-Complementary

#EAE3D6

#D7E7EA

#DAD7EA

Tetradic

#EAE3D6

#D7EADA

#D7DDEA

#EAD7E7

Monochromatic

#B69E72

#D0C1A4

#EAE3D6

#F6F3EE

Rectangle

#EAE3D6

#DDEAD7

#D7DDEA

#E3D7EA

Compound

#EAE3D6

#E7EAD7

#D7DDEA

#DAD7EA

Variations

Lighter

#EEE9DF

#F2EEE8

#F7F5F2

Darker

#CDBB9A

#A78850

#62502D

Saturation

#E3E1DD

#EAE3D7

#F5E6CC

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

1.28:1

Fail

vs Black

16.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EAE3D6

#E8E4D7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EAE3D6

#E4E4D8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EAE3D6

#EBE1E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

French Cream 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

#EFD7BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EAE3D6

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCDCE0

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.

#ADB9D0

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: #EAE3D6;

CSS — background

background-color: #EAE3D6;

CSS Variable

--color-french-cream: #EAE3D6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'french-cream': '#EAE3D6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EAE3D6] text-[#EAE3D6]

SCSS

$french-cream: #EAE3D6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAE3D6?

#EAE3D6 is French Cream, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EAE3D6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with French Cream?

French Cream 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 French Cream?

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

Where can I download French Cream?

You can download French 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 French Cream?

The hex code is #EAE3D6. In RGB it's 234, 227, 214, and in HSL it's 39°, 32%, 88%.

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