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Rustic Cream

#F6EFE2

RGB 246, 239, 226 · HSL 39°, 53%, 93% · CMYK 0, 3, 8, 4

Rustic Cream is #F6EFE2 in HEX — rgb(246, 239, 226), hsl(39°, 53%, 93%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 8%, 4%).

Rustic Cream pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 39°, 53%, 93%. 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#F6EFE2

RGB246, 239, 226

HSL39°, 53%, 93%

HSV39°, 8%, 96%

CMYK0, 3, 8, 4

Decimal16183266

CSS RGBrgb(246, 239, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 53%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Bunny Cake 12

ΔE 0.4 · #F5EFE2

Vista Paint

Sunbleached Shell K-1300

ΔE 0.6 · #F7EFE3

Sherwin-Williams

Cotton White SW7104

ΔE 0.6 · #F7EFE3

Benjamin Moore

Woodland 2161-70

ΔE 0.7 · #F8F0E2

Behr

Cotton Sheets RD-W15

ΔE 0.9 · #F8EFE3

PPG

White Chip 15-06

ΔE 0.9 · #F5F0E2

Farrow & Ball

Pointing 2003

ΔE 0.9 · #F7F1E3

Dunn-Edwards

Trite White DE6204

ΔE 1.1 · #F4F0E3

IKEA

IKEA010 10

ΔE 1.2 · #F3ECDE

Kilz

Swiss Coffee LJ240A

ΔE 1.2 · #F2EDE1

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 1.3 · #F2ECDE

Dulux

White Starlight Quarter SW1G8

ΔE 1.4 · #F3EEDF

Valspar

December Starlight 7003-7

ΔE 1.5 · #F3F0E2

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 2 · #F0EEE2

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 2.6 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

87/100

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

#F6EFE2

#E4EAF7

Analogous

#F7E7E4

#F6EFE2

#F4F7E4

Triadic

#F6EFE2

#E4F7F0

#F0E4F7

Split-Complementary

#F6EFE2

#E4F4F7

#E7E4F7

Tetradic

#F6EFE2

#E4F7E7

#E4EAF7

#F7E4F4

Monochromatic

#D3B06F

#E5D0A9

#F6EFE2

#F9F4EB

Rectangle

#F6EFE2

#EAF7E4

#E4EAF7

#F0E4F7

Compound

#F6EFE2

#F4F7E4

#E4EAF7

#E7E4F7

Variations

Lighter

#F8F3E9

#F9F6EF

#FBF9F6

Darker

#E2C999

#CB983A

#7A5A1E

Saturation

#F0EEEA

#F7F0E4

#FBF1DF

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

1.14:1

Fail

vs Black

18.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6EFE2

#F4F0E3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6EFE2

#F0F0E4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6EFE2

#F7EDEF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Rustic 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

#F8E0C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6EFE2

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5E5E9

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.

#A3B7DC

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: #F6EFE2;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6EFE2;

CSS Variable

--color-rustic-cream: #F6EFE2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rustic-cream': '#F6EFE2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6EFE2] text-[#F6EFE2]

SCSS

$rustic-cream: #F6EFE2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6EFE2?

#F6EFE2 is Rustic Cream, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F6EFE2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rustic Cream?

Rustic 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 Rustic Cream?

Rustic 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 Rustic Cream?

You can download Rustic 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 Rustic Cream?

The hex code is #F6EFE2. In RGB it's 246, 239, 226, and in HSL it's 39°, 53%, 93%.

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