ORANGES

Captivating Cream

#F4D9B1

RGB 244, 217, 177 · HSL 36°, 75%, 83% · CMYK 0, 11, 27, 4

Captivating Cream is #F4D9B1 in HEX — rgb(244, 217, 177), hsl(36°, 75%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 27%, 4%).

Captivating Cream pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 75%, 83%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#F4D9B1

RGB244, 217, 177

HSL36°, 75%, 83%

HSV36°, 27%, 96%

CMYK0, 11, 27, 4

Decimal16046513

CSS RGBrgb(244, 217, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 75%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Captivating Cream SW6659

Exact match

Behr

Cream Custard M270-3

ΔE 0.7 · #F5D9B0

Valspar

French Pastry 3002-6C

ΔE 1.1 · #F1D6AF

Benjamin Moore

Oklahoma 2160-50

ΔE 1.2 · #F1D6AD

Dunn-Edwards

Fine Sand DE5324

ΔE 1.4 · #F1D5AE

Dulux

Pastry S12F1

ΔE 1.9 · #F7DCB7

Vista Paint

Soleil C-901

ΔE 2 · #F6DEB6

Hallman-Lindsay

Soleil 902

ΔE 2 · #F6DEB6

Kilz

Amber Light LD180-01

ΔE 2.1 · #FADAB2

PPG

Waves Of Grain 12-07

ΔE 2.5 · #EFD7AB

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 2.8 · #F3D3AD

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 2.8 · #EFDBB3

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 5 · #E6CDAA

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 5.6 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 6 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 11.8 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#F4D9B1

#B3CDF4

Analogous

#F4BAB3

#F4D9B1

#EEF4B3

Triadic

#F4D9B1

#B3F4DA

#DAB3F4

Split-Complementary

#F4D9B1

#B3EEF4

#BAB3F4

Tetradic

#F4D9B1

#B3F4BA

#B3CDF4

#F4B3EE

Monochromatic

#E1992D

#EBBA70

#F4D9B1

#FCF4E9

Rectangle

#F4D9B1

#CDF4B3

#B3CDF4

#DAB3F4

Compound

#F4D9B1

#EEF4B3

#B3CDF4

#BAB3F4

Variations

Lighter

#F6E2C2

#F6E8D4

#F8F1E8

Darker

#EDB766

#D48814

#7E4F09

Saturation

#DDD6CA

#F4DAB3

#FADBAE

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4D9B1

#EAE0B1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4D9B1

#DEDEB7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4D9B1

#F6D4D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Captivating Cream 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

#F6CFA0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4D9B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4D4C4

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.

#84AAE4

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: #F4D9B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4D9B1;

CSS Variable

--color-captivating-cream: #F4D9B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'captivating-cream': '#F4D9B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4D9B1] text-[#F4D9B1]

SCSS

$captivating-cream: #F4D9B1;

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#EDD5AC · ΔE 2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4D9B1?

#F4D9B1 is Captivating Cream, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F4D9B1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Captivating Cream?

Captivating Cream 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 Captivating Cream?

Captivating Cream 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 Captivating Cream?

You can download Captivating 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 Captivating Cream?

The hex code is #F4D9B1. In RGB it's 244, 217, 177, and in HSL it's 36°, 75%, 83%.

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