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Cream Snap

#ECCBA0

RGB 236, 203, 160 · HSL 34°, 67%, 78% · CMYK 0, 14, 32, 7

Cream Snap is #ECCBA0 in HEX — rgb(236, 203, 160), hsl(34°, 67%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 32%, 7%).

Cream Snap pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 67%, 78%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#ECCBA0

RGB236, 203, 160

HSL34°, 67%, 78%

HSV34°, 32%, 93%

CMYK0, 14, 32, 7

Decimal15518624

CSS RGBrgb(236, 203, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 67%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Amber Waves 3002-6B

ΔE 1.2 · #F0CDA2

Sherwin-Williams

Compatible Cream SW6387

ΔE 1.3 · #E8C89E

PPG

Toffee Crunch 1207-4

ΔE 1.8 · #EFCEA0

Behr

Amber Moon HDC-CT-01

ΔE 2.4 · #EFD1A7

Kilz

Cottage Yellow LD150-01

ΔE 2.5 · #F3CFA1

Benjamin Moore

Fennel 1101

ΔE 2.6 · #E4C89E

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 2.9 · #E6C9A2

Dulux

Plaster Mix S12F2

ΔE 3 · #EACFA6

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 3 · #EFCB9B

Vista Paint

Mulled Cider C-243

ΔE 3.2 · #E2C39A

Dutch Boy

Beige Natural VS-9209

ΔE 3.2 · #F3CD9E

Hallman-Lindsay

Good-looking 918

ΔE 3.2 · #EDD2A7

Dunn-Edwards

Crossroads DE5359

ΔE 3.6 · #EDD2A3

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 4.3 · #E1C9A1

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 5.4 · #DFC795

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 14.4 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#ECCBA0

#A1C2EC

Analogous

#ECA6A1

#ECCBA0

#E7ECA1

Triadic

#ECCBA0

#A1ECCC

#CCA1EC

Split-Complementary

#ECCBA0

#A1E7EC

#A6A1EC

Tetradic

#ECCBA0

#A1ECA6

#A1C2EC

#ECA1E7

Monochromatic

#CC8528

#E0A961

#ECCBA0

#F9EFE1

#FBF3EA

Rectangle

#ECCBA0

#C2ECA1

#A1C2EC

#CCA1EC

Compound

#ECCBA0

#E7ECA1

#A1C2EC

#A6A1EC

Variations

Lighter

#F0D6B4

#F1E0CA

#F5EDE2

Darker

#E3A85C

#BE781D

#71460F

Saturation

#D2C8BC

#ECCCA1

#F6CD98

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECCBA0

#DFD4A0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECCBA0

#D1D1A6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECCBA0

#EEC6CB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cream Snap 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

#F0C593

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECCBA0

Daylight 5500K

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

#DECAB7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#78A3DA

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: #ECCBA0;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECCBA0;

CSS Variable

--color-cream-snap: #ECCBA0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cream-snap': '#ECCBA0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECCBA0] text-[#ECCBA0]

SCSS

$cream-snap: #ECCBA0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECCBA0?

#ECCBA0 is Cream Snap, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #ECCBA0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cream Snap?

Cream Snap 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 Snap?

Cream Snap 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 Snap?

You can download Cream Snap 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 Snap?

The hex code is #ECCBA0. In RGB it's 236, 203, 160, and in HSL it's 34°, 67%, 78%.

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