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Heavy Cream

#F5EBDD

RGB 245, 235, 221 · HSL 35°, 55%, 91% · CMYK 0, 4, 10, 4

Heavy Cream is #F5EBDD in HEX — rgb(245, 235, 221), hsl(35°, 55%, 91%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 10%, 4%).

Heavy Cream pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 35°, 55%, 91%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#F5EBDD

RGB245, 235, 221

HSL35°, 55%, 91%

HSV35°, 10%, 96%

CMYK0, 4, 10, 4

Decimal16116701

CSS RGBrgb(245, 235, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 55%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Heavy Cream PPU5-10

Exact match

Vista Paint

African Ivory K-623

ΔE 0.6 · #F7ECDE

Benjamin Moore

Opal 891

ΔE 0.9 · #F7EDE0

PPG

Lotus Petal 1073-1 · 18-10

ΔE 1 · #F2E9DC

IKEA

IKEA010 10

ΔE 1.1 · #F3ECDE

Hallman-Lindsay

Kiara 5

ΔE 1.1 · #F5ECDC

Dunn-Edwards

Modern Ivory DE6197

ΔE 1.1 · #F5ECDC

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 1.5 · #F2ECDE

Dulux

Dedication Quarter S09H1Q

ΔE 1.5 · #FAEEDF

Sherwin-Williams

Classic Light Buff SW0050

ΔE 1.6 · #F0EADC

Kilz

Mayo LD200-01

ΔE 1.7 · #F7EFDF

Valspar

Pam's Lace 7006-7

ΔE 1.7 · #F0EADD

Farrow & Ball

Pointing 2003

ΔE 2.3 · #F7F1E3

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 3.2 · #F0EEE2

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 3.5 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.6 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

84/100

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

#F5EBDD

#DBE6F5

Analogous

#F5DEDB

#F5EBDD

#F3F5DB

Triadic

#F5EBDD

#DBF5EA

#EADBF5

Split-Complementary

#F5EBDD

#DBF3F5

#DEDBF5

Tetradic

#F5EBDD

#DBF5DE

#DBE6F5

#F5DBF3

Monochromatic

#D2A565

#E3C7A0

#F5EBDD

#F9F3EB

Rectangle

#F5EBDD

#E6F5DB

#DBE6F5

#EADBF5

Compound

#F5EBDD

#F3F5DB

#DBE6F5

#DEDBF5

Variations

Lighter

#F7EEE3

#F8F2EB

#FAF7F4

Darker

#E2C092

#CD8C33

#79521B

Saturation

#ECE9E4

#F5EADB

#FAEBD6

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

1.18:1

Fail

vs Black

17.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F5EBDD

#F1EDDE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F5EBDD

#EDEDDF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F5EBDD

#F6E9EB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Heavy 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

#F7DDC1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F5EBDD

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4E2E5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#A1BADD

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: #F5EBDD;

CSS — background

background-color: #F5EBDD;

CSS Variable

--color-heavy-cream: #F5EBDD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'heavy-cream': '#F5EBDD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F5EBDD] text-[#F5EBDD]

SCSS

$heavy-cream: #F5EBDD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F5EBDD?

#F5EBDD is Heavy Cream, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F5EBDD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Heavy Cream?

Heavy 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 Heavy Cream?

Heavy 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 Heavy Cream?

You can download Heavy 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 Heavy Cream?

The hex code is #F5EBDD. In RGB it's 245, 235, 221, and in HSL it's 35°, 55%, 91%.

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