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Cream

#FBF4E4

RGB 251, 244, 228 · HSL 42°, 74%, 94% · CMYK 0, 3, 9, 2

Cream is #FBF4E4 in HEX — rgb(251, 244, 228), hsl(42°, 74%, 94%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 9%, 2%).

Cream pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 74%, 94%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#FBF4E4

RGB251, 244, 228

HSL42°, 74%, 94%

HSV42°, 9%, 98%

CMYK0, 3, 9, 2

Decimal16512228

CSS RGBrgb(251, 244, 228)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 74%, 94%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cream 2158-70

Exact match

Behr

Sweet Coconut Milk M230-1

ΔE 0.3 · #FCF5E5

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 0.6 · #FAF4E3

Vista Paint

Whiskers C-984

ΔE 0.7 · #FAF2E2

Dunn-Edwards

Antique China DE5490

ΔE 0.9 · #FDF6E7

Hallman-Lindsay

White Glove 15

ΔE 0.9 · #F9F4E3

Dulux

Off White SW1E7

ΔE 1 · #F9F1E1

Farrow & Ball

Pointing 2003

ΔE 1.5 · #F7F1E3

Kilz

Mayo LD200-01

ΔE 1.7 · #F7EFDF

Sherwin-Williams

Roman Column SW7562

ΔE 1.8 · #F6F0E2

IKEA

IKEA129 129

ΔE 1.9 · #F7F3E6

PPG

White Chip 15-06

ΔE 1.9 · #F5F0E2

Colorhouse

Air .01 Air-01

ΔE 1.9 · #FBF8E7

Valspar

Betsy's Linen 7005-16

ΔE 2.1 · #F7F5E7

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 3 · #F2ECDE

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

91/100

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

#FBF4E4

#E4EBFB

Analogous

#FBE9E4

#FBF4E4

#F6FBE4

Triadic

#FBF4E4

#E4FBF4

#F4E4FB

Split-Complementary

#FBF4E4

#E4F6FB

#E9E4FB

Tetradic

#FBF4E4

#E4FBE9

#E4EBFB

#FBE4F6

Monochromatic

#E7BE5F

#F1D9A2

#FBF4E4

#FCF6E9

Rectangle

#FBF4E4

#EBFBE4

#E4EBFB

#F4E4FB

Compound

#FBF4E4

#F6FBE4

#E4EBFB

#E9E4FB

Variations

Lighter

#FCF6EA

#FCF8F0

#FCFBF7

Darker

#F1D38F

#E8AC20

#8E670B

Saturation

#F3F1EC

#FBF4E4

#FDF5E2

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

1.10:1

Fail

vs Black

19.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBF4E4

#F9F5E5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FBF4E4

#F5F5E6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBF4E4

#FCF2F4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Cream 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

#FCE4C6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBF4E4

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9E9EA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#97AFE7

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: #FBF4E4;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBF4E4;

CSS Variable

--color-cream: #FBF4E4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cream': '#FBF4E4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBF4E4] text-[#FBF4E4]

SCSS

$cream: #FBF4E4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBF4E4?

#FBF4E4 is Cream, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FBF4E4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cream?

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

What colors pair well with Cream?

Cream 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?

You can download 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 Cream?

The hex code is #FBF4E4. In RGB it's 251, 244, 228, and in HSL it's 42°, 74%, 94%.

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