Crema Marfil Marble
Crema Marfil is a warm beige stone with fine white or gold veining, named for stone quarried around Monte Coto, near Pinoso in Spain's Alicante province. It is sold as marble, but geologically it is a limestone. The trade sorts it into grades by veining and fossil content. Searching for marfil color? Marfil is Spanish for ivory, so Crema Marfil means "cream ivory," a warm, creamy ivory-beige.
- Also called
- Crema Marfil
- Family
- Marble
- Color
- Warm beige with fine white or gold veining
- Geological type
- Eocene limestone, sold in the trade as marbleSource: Christoph Mayr, Imaggeo on Monday: Marble quarry west of Alicante, Spain (EGU GeoLog)
- Named for
- Quarries around Monte Coto, near Pinoso, Alicante, SpainSource: Christoph Mayr, EGU GeoLog
- Acid sensitivity
- Calcareous: acids such as lemon or vinegar can dull or etch the surfaceSource: Natural Stone Institute, Care & Cleaning of Natural Stone
- Finishes at SoCal Tiles
- Polished, Tumbled
SoCal Tiles carries
SoCal Tiles sells tile under the name Crema Marfil, mostly Polished (some Tumbled), as field tile, mosaics and trim. Field tile examples, each with a sample option:
- Crema Marfil Marble Tile – 12x24, Polished
- Crema Marfil Marble Tile – 18x18, Polished
- Crema Marfil Marble Tile – 24x24, Polished
Crema Marfil tile: shop by look
Crema Marfil comes as polished field tile in 12x24, 18x18 and 24x24, plus mosaics and trim. Mosaic looks include pinwheel and octagon and Stanza patterns with Emperador Dark dots, arabesque lantern and Mini-Versailles. Browse by color in beige and cream marble tile or all marble mosaic tile. It also appears in checkerboard tiles, paired with Oriental White.
Crema Marfil samples
Any 5 samples are $25 and ship free. Order Crema Marfil samples, see how Anaheim pickup works, and plan quantities with the tile calculator.
Appearance and variation
A warm beige stone with fine white or gold veining and, often, small fossil marks.
Marfil color: what the name means
Marfil is Spanish for ivory and crema means cream, so the marfil color is a soft, creamy ivory-beige with fine white or gold veining. It is a warm, quiet neutral that works with warm whites and earthy tones. For color names across stones, see natural stone color codes, or try find a matching natural stone tile.
What pairs well with Crema Marfil
A classic partner is dark Emperador Dark marble, which we use as the dots in several Crema Marfil mosaics: read about Emperador marble. For a lighter accent, look at Oriental White.
Color depth, veining and fossil detail vary from block to block and between production lots. Order a sample from the product page before deciding, and keep a large installation to one lot where possible.
About Crema Marfil Marble
Limestone sold as marble. Crema Marfil is an Eocene limestone quarried and sold under the trade name "Crema Marfil marble." Calling limestone "marble" is common across the stone trade. See the Marble family page.
Where the name comes from. The stone is quarried mainly around Monte Coto, near the town of Pinoso in Spain's Alicante province.
Grades. The trade sorts Crema Marfil into commercial grades by vein pattern and fossil content. If the look matters for your project, ask which grade a product is and compare samples.
Is Crema Marfil beige or cream?
Both. The base is a warm beige-cream, with fine white or gold veins and, often, small fossil marks. The balance changes by grade and lot, so order a sample before you decide.
Good to know
Caring for Crema Marfil
Crema Marfil is a calcium-carbonate stone, so acids such as lemon or vinegar can etch it, and sealing makes it more stain resistant, not stain-proof. Seal it, clean with a pH-neutral cleaner, and learn the difference between etching and staining. If a stain happens, see how to remove stains from marble. See the full stone care guide.
Planning your project
Read the buying guide, check the installation guide, and browse more stones in the Stone Encyclopedia. Compare it with travertine vs marble if you are choosing between warm neutral stones.
Caring for natural stone: read our stone care guide.
Common questions
Is Crema Marfil really marble?
Not geologically. It is an Eocene limestone, but the stone trade sells it as marble. Like other calcium-carbonate stone, it is sensitive to acids.
Where does Crema Marfil come from?
The name comes from stone quarried mainly around Monte Coto, near Pinoso in Spain's Alicante province.
What does marfil color mean?
Marfil is Spanish for ivory, and crema means cream. The marfil color is a soft, creamy ivory-beige, with fine white or gold veining on Crema Marfil.
Is Crema Marfil beige or cream?
It reads as a warm beige-cream. Fine veining and small fossil marks are common, and the depth of color changes by grade and production lot. Order a sample to see it in your own light.
What goes well with Crema Marfil?
Dark Emperador is a classic match: several of our Crema Marfil mosaics use Emperador Dark dots. Warm whites and earthy tones also work well, and Crema Marfil appears in checkerboard sets paired with Oriental White.
Does Crema Marfil need sealing, and can it etch?
Crema Marfil is a limestone sold as marble, so acids such as lemon or vinegar can etch it. Sealing makes it more stain resistant but not stain-proof. Use a pH-neutral cleaner and wipe spills quickly.
Should I choose polished or tumbled Crema Marfil?
Polished is glossy and formal, and it shows etch marks more. Tumbled has a softer, worn edge and a more relaxed look. Our Crema Marfil is mostly Polished, with some Tumbled, so check each product page.
Can I order Crema Marfil samples?
Yes. Any 5 samples are $25 and ship free. Choose Crema Marfil from the product pages and add samples to your order. For a large room, keep it to one lot where possible.
Sources
- Christoph Mayr, Imaggeo on Monday: Marble quarry west of Alicante, Spain (EGU GeoLog) (retrieved 2026-09-24)
- Litos Online, The immense world of Crema Marfil (retrieved 2026-09-24)
- Natural Stone Institute, Care & Cleaning of Natural Stone (retrieved 2026-09-23)
- SoCal Tiles product catalog: Crema Marfil (retrieved 2026-09-21)