Elusive White vs Cream

Elusive WhiteCloverdale PaintvsCreamRAL ClassicΔE 2.0Subtle difference

Elusive White (Cloverdale Paint) and Cream (RAL Classic) come from different manufacturers. Elusive White reads as beige-greige, while Cream reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 78 vs 76 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. A ΔE of 2.0 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Elusive White
Cloverdale Paint · 0002
Hex#E9E5D8
LRV78.0
BrandCloverdale Paint
Number0002
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight
Cream
RAL Classic · RAL 9001
Hex#E9E0D2
LRV75.8
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 9001
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Elusive White vs Cream Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Elusive White on one side and Cream on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Elusive White comparisons

See how Elusive White stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Elusive White
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Elusive White
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Elusive White reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Elusive White
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Elusive White is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Elusive White
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Elusive White is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Elusive White
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Elusive White is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Elusive White
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Elusive White is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Elusive White
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Elusive White reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Elusive White
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Elusive White is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Elusive White
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Elusive White reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Elusive White
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Elusive White reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Elusive White
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Elusive White is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Elusive White
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Elusive White is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Elusive White
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Elusive White is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Elusive White
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Elusive White is the lighter choice

Black grey
Elusive White
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Elusive White is the lighter choice

Piazza
Elusive White
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Elusive White reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Elusive White
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Elusive White reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Elusive White
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Elusive White is the lighter choice

Senses
Elusive White
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Elusive White is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Elusive White
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Elusive White is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Elusive White
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Elusive White reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Elusive White
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Elusive White is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Elusive White
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Elusive White is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Elusive White
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Elusive White is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Elusive White
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Elusive White is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Elusive White
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Elusive White is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Elusive White
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Elusive White reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Elusive White
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

Nearly identical in tone

Paper
Elusive White
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads slightly lighter

Passageway
Elusive White
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Elusive White is the lighter choice