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Sherwin Williams Captivating Cream SW6659

Captivating Cream

Sherwin Williams

SW6659

About Captivating Cream by Sherwin Williams

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Brightness: 72%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #f4d9b1

RGB: 244, 217, 177

Hue36°

Saturation75%

Lightness83%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Captivating Cream from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Captivating Cream

Sherwin Williams

SW6659

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Captivating Cream looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Captivating Cream SW6659 a warm or cool color?
Captivating Cream by Sherwin Williams is a warm light color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Captivating Cream?
Captivating Cream sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 36°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Captivating Cream?
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.
Is Captivating Cream better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
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.
Which colors go with Captivating Cream?
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.
Where does Captivating Cream work best in a home?
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.
How does Captivating Cream compare to a pure white paint?
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.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Captivating Cream in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Captivating Cream

Sherwin Williams

SW6659

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Captivating Cream in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Captivating Cream

Sherwin Williams

SW6659

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Captivating Cream. They add contrast without clashing.

Captivating Cream

Sherwin Williams

SW6659

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Captivating Cream. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

Manila

Benjamin Moore

2158-50

Pale Honey

Behr

PPU6-08

Wheatfield

Benjamin Moore

2159-50

Birmingham Cream

Benjamin Moore

164