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Creme Fraiche

#ECE0D3

RGB 236, 224, 211 · HSL 31°, 40%, 88% · CMYK 0, 5, 11, 7

Creme Fraiche is #ECE0D3 in HEX — rgb(236, 224, 211), hsl(31°, 40%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 11%, 7%).

Creme Fraiche pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 31°, 40%, 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#ECE0D3

RGB236, 224, 211

HSL31°, 40%, 88%

HSV31°, 11%, 93%

CMYK0, 5, 11, 7

Decimal15524051

CSS RGBrgb(236, 224, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 40%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Creme Fraiche S240-1

Exact match

Vista Paint

Fresh Linen C-179

ΔE 0.4 · #EBDFD2

PPG

South Peak 1071-1

ΔE 0.6 · #EADFD2

Dulux

China Doll Quarter S10E1Q

ΔE 0.6 · #EDE0D4

Dunn-Edwards

Siamese Kitten DE6121

ΔE 0.7 · #EEE2D5

Valspar

Santa Fe Spirit 2001-10C

ΔE 1 · #ECE0D5

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Linen 180

ΔE 1 · #ECE2D4

Kilz

Champagne White TB-06

ΔE 1.1 · #EEE3D6

Benjamin Moore

Ionic 1016

ΔE 1.3 · #E8DED0

Sherwin-Williams

Alluring White SW6343

ΔE 1.4 · #EFE1D2

Farrow & Ball

Dimity 2008

ΔE 1.8 · #EEE3D3

IKEA

IKEA008 8

ΔE 2.4 · #EFE4D3

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 3.8 · #E4E2D3

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 4.4 · #F2ECDE

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.4 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 6.7 · #E7EBDA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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

#ECE0D3

#D4E0ED

Analogous

#EDD5D4

#ECE0D3

#ECEDD4

Triadic

#ECE0D3

#D4EDE1

#E1D4ED

Split-Complementary

#ECE0D3

#D4ECED

#D5D4ED

Tetradic

#ECE0D3

#D4EDD5

#D4E0ED

#EDD4EC

Monochromatic

#BF9569

#D6BB9F

#ECE0D3

#F7F2ED

Rectangle

#ECE0D3

#E0EDD4

#D4E0ED

#E1D4ED

Compound

#ECE0D3

#ECEDD4

#D4E0ED

#D5D4ED

Variations

Lighter

#F0E7DD

#F3EDE6

#F7F4F1

Darker

#D3B594

#B27D45

#694927

Saturation

#E4E1DD

#EDE1D4

#F6E1CB

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

1.30:1

Fail

vs Black

16.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECE0D3

#E7E3D4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECE0D3

#E2E2D5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECE0D3

#EDDEE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Creme Fraiche 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

#F0D5B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECE0D3

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEDADE

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.

#A9BED5

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: #ECE0D3;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECE0D3;

CSS Variable

--color-creme-fraiche: #ECE0D3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'creme-fraiche': '#ECE0D3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECE0D3] text-[#ECE0D3]

SCSS

$creme-fraiche: #ECE0D3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECE0D3?

#ECE0D3 is Creme Fraiche, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #ECE0D3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Creme Fraiche?

Creme Fraiche 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 Creme Fraiche?

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

Where can I download Creme Fraiche?

You can download Creme Fraiche 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 Creme Fraiche?

The hex code is #ECE0D3. In RGB it's 236, 224, 211, and in HSL it's 31°, 40%, 88%.

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