Chart / 9000 series / RAL 9001 Cream
RAL 9001 Cream
A very light, muted yellow on screen. First published on this chart 10 June 2012.
This swatch is a screen approximation of the colour. Check a physical RAL fan deck or a painted sample of the actual product before you order or match anything.
| Hex (sRGB) | #EFEBDC |
|---|---|
| RGB | 239, 235, 220 |
| HSL | 47°, 37%, 90% |
| CMYK (naive) | 0, 2, 8, 6 |
| CIE Lab (from sRGB) | 93, -1.2, 7.7 |
| Relative luminance | 82.9% |
| Text contrast | white text 1.2:1, black text 17.6:1 |
Values are derived from the approximate hex above. CMYK is a simple conversion, not a print recipe: printers convert through their own profiles. Luminance is a screen figure, not a measured light reflectance value (LRV) from a paint data sheet.
How RAL 9001 reads
Cream is a soft off white with a warm yellow tint, creamier than RAL 9010 pure white and lighter than RAL 1015 light ivory. It reads gentle and welcoming.
Where it turns up
It suits interior walls, kitchen units, window frames and radiators. Compare it with existing white woodwork, because the warmth shows most by contrast.
Ordering RAL 9001 in paint or powder
Quote the number, not just the name: say "RAL Classic 9001" and add the gloss level, the product type (wall paint, metal paint, powder, aerosol) and the surface. The same number mixed by two makers, or in two gloss levels, can look slightly different, so keep a whole job in one batch and look at a sample in daylight first. The paint counter guide covers the questions to ask.