#F3D9BA
- Brightness
- 221.9
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 33°, 70%, 84%
- HSV V %
- 95%
- Lab
- 88.1, 4.3, 18.6
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 11%, 23%, 5%
- PNG size
- 6.3 KB
- Tone / Feel
- light, vivid warm hue
Recommended text: Black (15.45:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #F3D9BA
Common Name: Cachet Cream
RGB: (243, 217, 186)
HSL: (38°, 68%, 84%)
Contrast (vs white): 87.3, AA Pass
Contrast (vs black): 20.1, AA Pass
Mood Blurb:
#F3D9BA, known as Cachet Cream, exudes warmth and serenity, making it a popular choice for spaces meant to evoke comfort and subtle elegance. It is widely used in both interior design and fashion, giving a soft, neutral background that complements a wide range of accent colors.
Close Named Matches:
- Behr Paint - Golden Pastel (#F4D9BA) - Delta E: 0.40
- Sherwin Williams - Cachet Cream (#F3D9BA) - Delta E: 0.00
- Trumatch - Trumatch 8-f1 (#F3D9BF) - Delta E: 2.57
- Valspar - Soft Candlelight (#EFDABB) - Delta E: 1.97
- Isomat - LPC 0872 (#F7E0C1) - Delta E: 2.55
Why Designers Use It:
This warm, light cream color is a favorite for its versatile appeal in both residential and commercial spaces. Designers often use it to create soft, welcoming environments, ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, or as a background color in offices. Its subtle tone blends well with natural wood finishes, muted pastels, and even darker shades like rich brown or olive green.
It’s especially popular in minimalist and Scandinavian-inspired interiors where the objective is to keep spaces feeling open, light, and calm. This color is often used in fashion, particularly in creating elegant, understated designs. The muted warmth of Cachet Cream makes it a solid choice in the hospitality industry, especially in hotels, creating a cozy yet refined atmosphere.
The color doesn’t carry strong regional or cultural affiliations but is often seen in contemporary spaces worldwide. It’s frequently chosen for its timeless, neutral quality, allowing other design elements to shine while maintaining a sense of sophisticated simplicity.