PINKS

Fairy Floss

#EBC9C6

RGB 235, 201, 198 · HSL 5°, 48%, 85% · CMYK 0, 14, 16, 8

Fairy Floss is #EBC9C6 in HEX — rgb(235, 201, 198), hsl(5°, 48%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 16%, 8%).

Fairy Floss pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 5°, 48%, 85%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#EBC9C6

RGB235, 201, 198

HSL5°, 48%, 85%

HSV5°, 16%, 92%

CMYK0, 14, 16, 8

Decimal15452614

CSS RGBrgb(235, 201, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 48%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Empire Rose C-68

ΔE 1.6 · #E7C5C1

Hallman-Lindsay

Empire Rose 69

ΔE 1.6 · #E7C5C1

Dulux

Friends S05E2

ΔE 1.8 · #E8C4C1

Benjamin Moore

Fantasy 1290

ΔE 2 · #F0C9C6

PPG

Wright Shell Pink FLLW943

ΔE 2.1 · #ECC9CA

IKEA

IKEA032 32

ΔE 2.1 · #EDCDC7

Valspar

Tulip Pink 2001-6C

ΔE 2.3 · #F2CFCD

Sherwin-Williams

Rosy Outlook SW6316

ΔE 2.4 · #EBCECB

Behr

Almond Willow 210E-3

ΔE 2.7 · #EAC9CB

Kilz

Warm Shawl LA230-02

ΔE 3.3 · #ECC3BF

Dunn-Edwards

Short and Sweet DE6023

ΔE 4.4 · #EDD1D3

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 5.5 · #E6D1CB

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 6.3 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 8 · #F7DDE0

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 12.9 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#EBC9C6

#C6E8EB

Analogous

#EBC6D6

#EBC9C6

#EBDCC6

Triadic

#EBC9C6

#C6EBC9

#C9C6EB

Split-Complementary

#EBC9C6

#C6EBDC

#C6D6EB

Tetradic

#EBC9C6

#D6EBC6

#C6E8EB

#DCC6EB

Monochromatic

#C35E55

#D7948E

#EBC9C6

#F8EDEC

Rectangle

#EBC9C6

#E8EBC6

#C6E8EB

#C9C6EB

Compound

#EBC9C6

#EBDCC6

#C6E8EB

#C6D6EB

Variations

Lighter

#EFD4D2

#F1E0DF

#F6EEED

Darker

#D78B84

#B64338

#6C251F

Saturation

#DED4D3

#EBC9C6

#F5C1BC

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBC9C6

#D9D5C6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBC9C6

#CFCFC6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBC9C6

#EAC9CB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Fairy Floss strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#F0C3B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#EBC9C6

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#DDC8D4

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#9BD0D5

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #EBC9C6;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBC9C6;

CSS Variable

--color-fairy-floss: #EBC9C6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fairy-floss': '#EBC9C6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBC9C6] text-[#EBC9C6]

SCSS

$fairy-floss: #EBC9C6;

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#F2CCCF · ΔE 3.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBC9C6?

#EBC9C6 is Fairy Floss, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EBC9C6 warm or cool?

Fairy Floss reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Fairy Floss?

Fairy Floss works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Fairy Floss?

Fairy Floss pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Fairy Floss?

You can download Fairy Floss on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Fairy Floss?

The hex code is #EBC9C6. In RGB it's 235, 201, 198, and in HSL it's 5°, 48%, 85%.

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