Cream 9001 is a off-white paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #FAF4E3, estimated LRV 91 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cotton Whisper from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
RAL · #FAF4E3 · 9001
Cream
91%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cream Technical Profile
HEX Code#FAF4E3
RGB250, 244, 227
Estimated LRV90.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyoff-white
BrandRAL
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#F9F3E1
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White Glove
Hirshfield's
#F9F4E3
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White Cloud
Benjamin Moore
#FBF4E3
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Swan White
Dunn-Edwards
#F7F1E2
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Linwood Beach White
PPG
#F6F2E2
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Split Banana
Dutch Boy
#F4EEDD
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Milk And Honey
Kilz
#F6F1DE
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Paperwhite
Sherwin-Williams
#F7EFDE
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Pointing
Farrow & Ball
#F7F1E3
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Warm Milk
Valspar
#F6F0E2
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Air .01
Colorhouse
#FBF8E7
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Colors That Work With Cream
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cream
#FAF4E3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFC46E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cream Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cream have?
Cream by RAL has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cream are Cotton Whisper by Behr (a close digital match), Moonlight White by Behr (a close digital match), White Mountain by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cream's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cream?
Cream has a estimated lightness value of 90.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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