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Cream White

#F2EEE2

RGB 242, 238, 226 · HSL 45°, 38%, 92% · CMYK 0, 2, 7, 5

Cream White is #F2EEE2 in HEX — rgb(242, 238, 226), hsl(45°, 38%, 92%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 7%, 5%).

Cream White pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 38%, 92%. 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#F2EEE2

RGB242, 238, 226

HSL45°, 38%, 92%

HSV45°, 7%, 95%

CMYK0, 2, 7, 5

Decimal15920866

CSS RGBrgb(242, 238, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 38%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Accolade 1208-1

ΔE 0.4 · #F1EEE2

Vista Paint

Egg White K-1308

ΔE 0.4 · #F1EEE2

Kilz

Swiss Coffee LJ240A

ΔE 0.5 · #F2EDE1

Sherwin-Williams

Westhighland White SW7566

ΔE 0.6 · #F3EEE3

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 0.7 · #F0EEE2

Dulux

Sandfly Point Half NZ9F2

ΔE 0.7 · #F2EFE4

Valspar

Polar White 7003-16

ΔE 0.7 · #F0EDE2

Benjamin Moore

Vapor AF-35

ΔE 0.8 · #F0EDE0

Dunn-Edwards

Trite White DE6204

ΔE 0.8 · #F4F0E3

Dutch Boy

Child of Heaven DCP-0004

ΔE 0.8 · #F0ECE1

IKEA

IKEA007 7

ΔE 0.9 · #F4F0E5

Behr

Papier Blanc HDC-NT-08

ΔE 1 · #EFEBDF

Hallman-Lindsay

Bunny Cake 12

ΔE 1 · #F5EFE2

Farrow & Ball

Pointing 2003

ΔE 1.7 · #F7F1E3

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 3.4 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.7 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

86/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#F2EEE2

#E3E7F2

Analogous

#F2E7E3

#F2EEE2

#EEF2E3

Triadic

#F2EEE2

#E3F2EE

#EEE3F2

Split-Complementary

#F2EEE2

#E3EEF2

#E7E3F2

Tetradic

#F2EEE2

#E3F2E7

#E3E7F2

#F2E3EE

Monochromatic

#C3B179

#DBCFAE

#F2EEE2

#F7F5ED

Rectangle

#F2EEE2

#E7F2E3

#E3E7F2

#EEE3F2

Compound

#F2EEE2

#EEF2E3

#E3E7F2

#E7E3F2

Variations

Lighter

#F5F2E8

#F7F5EF

#FAF9F6

Darker

#D7C9A1

#B69B4C

#6C5B2A

Saturation

#EDECE8

#F2EEE3

#F9F2DD

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

1.16:1

Fail

vs Black

18.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2EEE2

#F1EEE3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2EEE2

#EFEFE4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2EEE2

#F3ECEE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Cream White 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

#F5DFC5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2EEE2

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2E4E9

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.

#ABB5D4

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: #F2EEE2;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2EEE2;

CSS Variable

--color-cream-white: #F2EEE2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cream-white': '#F2EEE2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2EEE2] text-[#F2EEE2]

SCSS

$cream-white: #F2EEE2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2EEE2?

#F2EEE2 is Cream White, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F2EEE2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cream White?

Cream White works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Cream White?

Cream White 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 White?

You can download Cream White 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 White?

The hex code is #F2EEE2. In RGB it's 242, 238, 226, and in HSL it's 45°, 38%, 92%.

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