Cream RAL 9001
Color values
HEX #FDF4E3
RGB 253, 244, 227
HSL 39°, 87%, 94%
Series Whites & Blacks
All formats
HEX #FDF4E3
RGB rgb(253, 244, 227)
HSL hsl(39, 87%, 94%)
CSS var --color: #FDF4E3;
RAL RAL 9001
Color analysis
Temperature Warm
Luminance 91%
Saturation 87%
Brightness 99%
WCAG accessibility
On white background
Aa — The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
1.09:1
AA Fail
AA large Fail
AAA Fail
AAA large Fail
On black background
Aa — The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
19.23:1
AA Pass
AA large Pass
AAA Pass
AAA large Pass
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Where it's used
A warm cream white used extensively in residential interiors, kitchen cabinetry, and premium appliances. Softer than pure white, prevents harsh glare while maintaining cleanliness. Pairs universally with all colors, especially RAL 7044 and RAL 1014.
About this color
RAL 9001 Cream is a RAL Classic color with HEX value #FDF4E3, RGB(253, 244, 227), HSL(39°, 87%, 94%). It belongs to the Whites & Blacks family (RAL 9xxx series). WCAG relative luminance: 91%. Contrast on white: 1.09:1. Contrast on black: 19.23:1.
FAQ
RAL 9001 Cream is a standardized color from the RAL Classic palette, used in industry, architecture, and design for consistent color communication. Its HEX value is #FDF4E3, equivalent to RGB(253, 244, 227).
The HEX code of RAL 9001 Cream is #FDF4E3. In CSS you can use it directly: color: #FDF4E3; or background-color: #FDF4E3;. Its RGB equivalent is rgb(253, 244, 227) and HSL is hsl(39, 87%, 94%).
RAL codes (e.g. RAL 9001) are physical paint standards created for industrial use — they define exact pigment formulations. HEX codes (e.g. #FDF4E3) are digital representations for screens. The conversion is approximate: the same HEX can look different on screens vs. painted surfaces due to lighting, texture, and pigment variance.
WCAG contrast ratio compares the relative luminance of two colors: (L1+0.05)/(L2+0.05), where L is calculated from linearized RGB values. RAL 9001 Cream has a relative luminance of 91%, giving a contrast of 1.09:1 on white and 19.23:1 on black. AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.
The HEX value #FDF4E3 is the closest digital approximation of RAL 9001 Cream, but not an exact physical match. RAL colors are defined by spectrophotometric measurements of physical paint samples. On-screen rendering depends on your monitor calibration, color profile, and ambient lighting.
RAL 9001 Cream (HEX #FDF4E3) is used in industrial coatings, architectural finishes, signage, and product design wherever whites & blacks tones are needed. RAL Classic codes are the standard reference in European manufacturing, construction, and powder coating industries.
RAL Classic contains 215 standardized colors organized into 9 series by hue family: yellows/beiges (1xxx), oranges (2xxx), reds (3xxx), violets (4xxx), blues (5xxx), greens (6xxx), greys (7xxx), browns (8xxx), and whites/blacks (9xxx). RAL 9001 belongs to the Whites & Blacks family.