Captivating Cream

Captivating Cream by Sherwin Williams is a warm light color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Captivating Cream sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 36°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 72%. Saturation is around 75%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 83%. Hue is close to 36°. The hex value is #f4d9b1. The RGB value is 244, 217, 177.

Captivating Cream has brightness around 72%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.

You can match Captivating Cream with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.

Captivating Cream is a good fit for full walls in living rooms, bedrooms, and open spaces, especially where you want a soft warm backdrop. It can also work in lower light areas because it stays fairly bright.

Captivating Cream is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and light color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.