#EAE3D7
- Brightness
- 227.8
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 38°, 31%, 88%
- HSV V %
- 92%
- Lab
- 90.5, 0.3, 6.7
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 3%, 8%, 8%
- PNG size
- 5.4 KB
- Tone / Feel
- very light, soft warm hue
Black text
16.47:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text
1.28:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
Recommended text: Black (16.47:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #EAE3D7
Common Name: RAL 9001 Cream
RGB: 234, 227, 215
HSL: 39°, ~31%, ~88%
Contrast vs White: 1.2:1 – Fail (WCAG AA)
Contrast vs Black: 13.9:1 – Pass (WCAG AA/AAA)
Mood: Soft and familiar, this warm neutral evokes calm, coziness, and understated elegance. Often associated with minimalism and timeless interior design, it’s loved by designers who want warmth without overwhelming contrast.
Close Matches:
- PPG French Cream –
#EAE3D6(ΔE=0.52) ★ Exact visual twin - Behr Creamer –
#EBE3D6(ΔE=0.64) - RAL Design 090 90 05 –
#EAE4D8(ΔE=0.46) - Sikkens F5.03.84 –
#EBE5D9(ΔE=0.73) - Vista Bare Necessity –
#EBE3D6(ΔE=0.64)
- Why Designers Use It.
This shade is a staple in architectural coatings, especially in European markets like Germany, the Netherlands, and Scandinavian countries. RAL 9001 “Cream” has been a go-to for decades in both residential and institutional settings. Commonly found on door and window frames, it’s appreciated for its soft presence that complements both modern and heritage facades. It draws from natural tones like clay, chalk, or soft limestone, making it feel grounded. Despite its vintage origins, it’s regaining traction in eco-interior trends and Nordic-inspired palettes. Notably, it maintains consistent popularity in the paint, powder coating, and construction material industries, and is used across automotive interiors, cabinetry, minimalist furniture, and even educational spaces where calming tones are favored. Its low ΔE with multiple major paint systems makes it ultra-reliable for color matching across platforms.