Hex #EAE2D3 · LRV 77 · warm beige
Cremeweiss — literally 'cream white' in German — is Caparol's take on the universal warm off-white. At LRV 77, it's brighter than a typical cream but warmer than a typical white, sitting in the zone that European designers call 'gebrochenweiss' (broken white). With 35% saturation in the warm gold range (39 degrees HSL), it has more color conviction than most American warm whites — it reads as cream rather than hinting at it. Caparol is Germany's leading premium paint manufacturer, known for color accuracy and consistency across batches, and Cremeweiss represents their refined approach to the most-specified color category in interior design. If you want warm white without ambiguity, Cremeweiss delivers it with Germanic precision.
Cremeweiss has a warm gold undertone — clean and honest, without the pink or green shifts that plague many cream-whites. Under warm incandescent light, it reads as a rich, buttery cream with genuine depth. Under cool north-facing daylight, the warmth moderates to a clean ivory — still warm but more restrained. In strong, direct sunlight it appears lighter and more purely white. The 35% saturation means the warmth is always visible — this is not a barely-there tint but a committed cream. Unlike some warm whites that turn yellow under certain lights, Cremeweiss stays in the gold-cream family across conditions, thanks to Caparol's precision pigmentation.
Cremeweissperforms differently across rooms. Here’s how it reads in the spaces where it’s most often specified.
Cremeweiss in a living room creates a warm, luminous envelope that feels both traditional and contemporary. It pairs naturally with European design sensibilities — clean-lined furniture, natural materials, and restrained color palettes. The warm white is bright enough for modern interiors while carrying enough warmth for classical spaces.
More living roompaint colors →In bedrooms, Cremeweiss delivers a gentle warmth that promotes rest without heaviness. It reads cozy by lamplight and fresh by morning sun. Pair with white or cream bedding, warm wood, and natural textiles. The cream character makes it particularly suited to bedrooms where a pure white would feel too stark.
More bedroompaint colors →Cremeweiss works as both a wall and cabinet color in kitchens. As walls behind white cabinets, it adds subtle warmth. As a cabinet color, it reads as a warm, European-style white — softer than a pure white, warmer than a standard off-white. Pairs beautifully with marble, warm wood counters, and brass fixtures.
More kitchenpaint colors →In bathrooms, Cremeweiss adds warmth without darkness, transforming functional spaces into comfortable retreats. It pairs well with warm-toned natural stone, brass or gold fixtures, and white tile. The LRV of 77 keeps even small bathrooms feeling bright and open.
More bathroompaint colors →Cremeweiss in a dining room creates a warm, hospitable atmosphere. The cream tone flatters candlelight and skin tones, making it one of the most forgiving dining room colors. Pair with warm wood, linen, and warm metallics for a classic European dining experience.
More dining roompaint colors →These are the finishes, neighboring colors, and natural materials that reliably pair with Cremeweiss in the most common interior applications.
Cremeweiss sits squarely in the warm off-white category with more color commitment than most. Compared to Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008, LRV 82), Cremeweiss is slightly darker and more saturated — Alabaster is subtler while Cremeweiss reads as a definitive cream. Against Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17, LRV 85), Cremeweiss is darker and warmer — White Dove is a lighter, more balanced warm white. Among Caparol's own range, Cremeweiss is the reference cream-white — warmer than their neutral whites and lighter than their tinted creams. The German approach to warm white favors clarity over ambiguity, and Cremeweiss exemplifies this: it's cream, clearly and cleanly.
European designers often use cream-whites like Cremeweiss as part of a 'tonal warm' scheme — layering multiple warm neutrals in the same room (cream walls, slightly warmer trim, honey-toned wood, oatmeal textiles) and letting texture provide the contrast instead of color. This approach creates rooms that feel rich and layered despite an apparently simple palette. The key is varying texture aggressively: smooth plaster, rough linen, polished wood, matte stone.
The moods Cremeweiss most often produces, and the interior design styles it fits most naturally.
Cremeweiss is cream-white done with German precision — warm, clean, and free of the pink, green, or gray undertone surprises that make American homeowners afraid of cream paint. The name says it all: cream white. Not almost cream, not barely cream, but cream — clearly and unapologetically. For homes across Europe and the Middle East where Caparol is the trusted premium brand, Cremeweiss is the warm white standard.