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Belgian Cream

#FBF4E9

RGB 251, 244, 233 · HSL 37°, 69%, 95% · CMYK 0, 3, 7, 2

Belgian Cream is #FBF4E9 in HEX — rgb(251, 244, 233), hsl(37°, 69%, 95%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 7%, 2%).

Belgian Cream pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 69%, 95%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#FBF4E9

RGB251, 244, 233

HSL37°, 69%, 95%

HSV37°, 7%, 98%

CMYK0, 3, 7, 2

Decimal16512233

CSS RGBrgb(251, 244, 233)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 69%, 95%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Belgian Cream W-F-100

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

White Fever DEW345

ΔE 0.5 · #FBF4E8

IKEA

IKEA009 9

ΔE 1 · #F8F3E9

Vista Paint

Barely There K-1303

ΔE 1.2 · #F7F2E8

Farrow & Ball

Wimborne White 239

ΔE 1.2 · #F7F3E8

Dulux

Fair Bianca SP2B1

ΔE 1.4 · #F8F3E6

Dutch Boy

Bora Sand VS-9110

ΔE 1.5 · #FEF4EB

Benjamin Moore

Pink 890

ΔE 1.5 · #F7F1E8

Hallman-Lindsay

Rapture's Light 1020

ΔE 1.7 · #F6F3E7

Sherwin-Williams

Cotton White SW7104

ΔE 1.8 · #F7EFE3

Kilz

Tea Set White LE200-01

ΔE 1.9 · #F8F6EC

PPG

White Chip 15-06

ΔE 2.3 · #F5F0E2

Valspar

Betsy's Linen 7005-16

ΔE 2.4 · #F7F5E7

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 3.1 · #FAF4E3

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 3.1 · #F0EEE2

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.3 · #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

#FBF4E9

#E9F0FB

Analogous

#FBECE9

#FBF4E9

#F9FBE9

Triadic

#FBF4E9

#E9FBF4

#F4E9FB

Split-Complementary

#FBF4E9

#E9F9FB

#ECE9FB

Tetradic

#FBF4E9

#E9FBEC

#E9F0FB

#FBE9F9

Monochromatic

#E3B468

#EFD4A9

#FBF4E9

Rectangle

#FBF4E9

#F0FBE9

#E9F0FB

#F4E9FB

Compound

#FBF4E9

#F9FBE9

#E9F0FB

#ECE9FB

Variations

Lighter

#FCF6EE

#FCF8F3

#FDFBF8

Darker

#EECC95

#E29B29

#8B5C10

Saturation

#F5F3F0

#FBF4E9

#FDF5E7

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

1.09:1

Fail

vs Black

19.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBF4E9

#F9F5EA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FBF4E9

#F5F5EA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBF4E9

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Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Belgian 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

#FCE4CA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBF4E9

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9E9EE

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.

#9AB7E5

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: #FBF4E9;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBF4E9;

CSS Variable

--color-belgian-cream: #FBF4E9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'belgian-cream': '#FBF4E9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBF4E9] text-[#FBF4E9]

SCSS

$belgian-cream: #FBF4E9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBF4E9?

#FBF4E9 is Belgian Cream, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FBF4E9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Belgian Cream?

Belgian 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 Belgian Cream?

Belgian 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 Belgian Cream?

You can download Belgian 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 Belgian Cream?

The hex code is #FBF4E9. In RGB it's 251, 244, 233, and in HSL it's 37°, 69%, 95%.

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