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Elf Cream

#F7C985

RGB 247, 201, 133 · HSL 36°, 88%, 75% · CMYK 0, 19, 46, 3

Elf Cream is #F7C985 in HEX — rgb(247, 201, 133), hsl(36°, 88%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 46%, 3%).

Elf Cream pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 88%, 75%. 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#F7C985

RGB247, 201, 133

HSL36°, 88%, 75%

HSV36°, 46%, 97%

CMYK0, 19, 46, 3

Decimal16238981

CSS RGBrgb(247, 201, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 88%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Pure Ivory VS-9213

ΔE 0.8 · #F7CA87

Dulux

Facemark S12H4

ΔE 1.6 · #F7CB89

Kilz

Golden Corn LE140-02

ΔE 1.7 · #F2C784

PPG

Chunk Of Cheddar 1204-5

ΔE 1.8 · #F9C982

Behr

Jackfruit PPU6-7

ΔE 1.8 · #F7C681

Valspar

Pale Butter 3003-3C

ΔE 2.2 · #F4C77F

Benjamin Moore

Peach 159

ΔE 2.5 · #F6C483

Vista Paint

Sunset in Italy C-910

ΔE 2.8 · #EFC483

Hallman-Lindsay

Perky Yellow 926

ΔE 2.8 · #F2CA83

IKEA

IKEA069 69

ΔE 3.2 · #FFD28E

Sherwin-Williams

Afterglow SW6667

ΔE 3.8 · #F6CD8E

Dunn-Edwards

Deserted Path DE5367

ΔE 4.7 · #E7BF7B

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 5.2 · #F2CF86

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 8.2 · #F0D181

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 12.9 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 16.7 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#F7C985

#87B4F7

Analogous

#F79287

#F7C985

#ECF787

Triadic

#F7C985

#87F7CA

#CA87F7

Split-Complementary

#F7C985

#87ECF7

#9287F7

Tetradic

#F7C985

#87F792

#87B4F7

#F787EC

Monochromatic

#D8870E

#F3AB3F

#F7C985

#FCEACF

#FDF4E7

Rectangle

#F7C985

#B4F787

#87B4F7

#CA87F7

Compound

#F7C985

#ECF787

#87B4F7

#9287F7

Variations

Lighter

#F9D59F

#F5DEBC

#F6EBDB

Darker

#F7AC3B

#CF7E03

#7A4900

Saturation

#D0C3AE

#F7CA87

#FBCB83

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F7C985

#E5D685

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F7C985

#D2D290

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F7C985

#F9C1C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Elf 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

#F9C37F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F7C985

Daylight 5500K

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

#E6C8A3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#5D95E8

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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 is adequate.

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: #F7C985;

CSS — background

background-color: #F7C985;

CSS Variable

--color-elf-cream: #F7C985;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elf-cream': '#F7C985' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F7C985] text-[#F7C985]

SCSS

$elf-cream: #F7C985;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F7C985?

#F7C985 is Elf Cream, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F7C985 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elf Cream?

Elf 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 Elf Cream?

Elf 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 Elf Cream?

You can download Elf 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 Elf Cream?

The hex code is #F7C985. In RGB it's 247, 201, 133, and in HSL it's 36°, 88%, 75%.

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