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Fairy Tale

#EFB4CA

RGB 239, 180, 202 · HSL 338°, 65%, 82% · CMYK 0, 25, 15, 6

Fairy Tale is #EFB4CA in HEX — rgb(239, 180, 202), hsl(338°, 65%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 15%, 6%).

Fairy Tale pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 338°, 65%, 82%. 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#EFB4CA

RGB239, 180, 202

HSL338°, 65%, 82%

HSV338°, 25%, 94%

CMYK0, 25, 15, 6

Decimal15709386

CSS RGBrgb(239, 180, 202)

CSS HSLhsl(338, 65%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Hushed Rose 1003-2A

ΔE 1.6 · #F1B2C8

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2078-50

ΔE 2.3 · #EDB1CB

Vista Paint

Dahlia Delight C-1120

ΔE 2.5 · #F6BAD2

Dunn-Edwards

Berries 'n' Cream DE5051

ΔE 2.5 · #F2B8CA

Hallman-Lindsay

Dahlia Delight 1121

ΔE 3 · #F8BBD3

Behr

Taffy Twist M160-2

ΔE 3.4 · #F7BBD5

Dulux

Hydrangea Pink S48H2

ΔE 3.9 · #E7B6CA

Sherwin-Williams

In the Pink SW6583

ΔE 5.6 · #F0BCC9

PPG

Garden Party 1182-4

ΔE 5.9 · #E3A4B8

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 7.1 · #E2A3B3

Kilz

Berry Cream RA200-01

ΔE 9.3 · #E3BDDA

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 11 · #ECB7B8

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 14.5 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 19.9 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 20.7 · #EA899A

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 23 · #BF7595

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#EFB4CA

#B3EFD9

Analogous

#EFB3E7

#EFB4CA

#EFBBB3

Triadic

#EFB4CA

#C9EFB3

#B3C9EF

Split-Complementary

#EFB4CA

#B3EFBB

#B3E7EF

Tetradic

#EFB4CA

#E7EFB3

#B3EFD9

#BBB3EF

Monochromatic

#D4356F

#E2749C

#EFB4CA

#FBEAF0

Rectangle

#EFB4CA

#EFD9B3

#B3EFD9

#B3C9EF

Compound

#EFB4CA

#EFBBB3

#B3EFD9

#B3E7EF

Variations

Lighter

#F2C2D4

#F3D4DF

#F6E8ED

Darker

#E36B97

#C5215D

#751136

Saturation

#DAC8CF

#EFB3C9

#F7ABC7

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

1.74:1

Fail

vs Black

12.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFB4CA

#CDCCC9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFB4CA

#C0C0C7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFB4CA

#ECB9BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Fairy Tale 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

#F3B4B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFB4CA

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0B9D7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EA

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.

#87DCBD

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: #EFB4CA;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFB4CA;

CSS Variable

--color-fairy-tale: #EFB4CA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fairy-tale': '#EFB4CA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFB4CA] text-[#EFB4CA]

SCSS

$fairy-tale: #EFB4CA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFB4CA?

#EFB4CA is Fairy Tale, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EFB4CA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fairy Tale?

Fairy Tale 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 Tale?

Fairy Tale 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 Tale?

You can download Fairy Tale 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 Tale?

The hex code is #EFB4CA. In RGB it's 239, 180, 202, and in HSL it's 338°, 65%, 82%.

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