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Hopeful

#F0B3B2

RGB 240, 179, 178 · HSL 1°, 67%, 82% · CMYK 0, 25, 26, 6

Hopeful is #F0B3B2 in HEX — rgb(240, 179, 178), hsl(1°, 67%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 26%, 6%).

Hopeful pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 1°, 67%, 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#F0B3B2

RGB240, 179, 178

HSL1°, 67%, 82%

HSV1°, 26%, 94%

CMYK0, 25, 26, 6

Decimal15774642

CSS RGBrgb(240, 179, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 67%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Hopeful SW6597

Exact match

Behr

Pink Abalone M190-3

ΔE 0.9 · #EEB1B1

PPG

Jaguar Rose 1186-3

ΔE 2.1 · #F1B3B6

Dulux

Naked Rose S05G3

ΔE 2.5 · #EAB3B2

Vista Paint

Desert Bloom K-668

ΔE 2.6 · #F8B8B9

Valspar

Blushing 2002-4A

ΔE 2.8 · #EAACAE

Dunn-Edwards

Mesa Rose DE5114

ΔE 2.9 · #EEB5AF

Benjamin Moore

Hearts 1283

ΔE 3.1 · #EAB3B5

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 3.7 · #ECB7B8

Hallman-Lindsay

Lusty Orange 1072

ΔE 4.3 · #EFAFA7

Kilz

Coral Myth LA190-01

ΔE 5.2 · #ECABA3

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 7.8 · #DFB5B0

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 9.4 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 14.1 · #F4D0C2

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 14.6 · #FAA495

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 20 · #EA899A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#F0B3B2

#B2EFF0

Analogous

#F0B2D0

#F0B3B2

#F0D2B2

Triadic

#F0B3B2

#B2F0B3

#B3B2F0

Split-Complementary

#F0B3B2

#B2F0D2

#B2D0F0

Tetradic

#F0B3B2

#D0F0B2

#B2EFF0

#D2B2F0

Monochromatic

#D73533

#E37472

#F0B3B2

#FBEAEA

Rectangle

#F0B3B2

#EFF0B2

#B2EFF0

#B3B2F0

Compound

#F0B3B2

#F0D2B2

#B2EFF0

#B2D0F0

Variations

Lighter

#F3C2C2

#F3D4D4

#F6E8E7

Darker

#E56C6A

#C8211E

#76110F

Saturation

#DAC8C8

#F0B3B2

#F7ACAB

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0B3B2

#D0CAB1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0B3B2

#BFBFB2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0B3B2

#EFB4B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Hopeful 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

#F3B3A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0B3B2

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1B8C5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#86DCDE

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: #F0B3B2;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0B3B2;

CSS Variable

--color-hopeful: #F0B3B2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hopeful': '#F0B3B2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0B3B2] text-[#F0B3B2]

SCSS

$hopeful: #F0B3B2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0B3B2?

#F0B3B2 is Hopeful, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F0B3B2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hopeful?

Hopeful 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 Hopeful?

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

Where can I download Hopeful?

You can download Hopeful 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 Hopeful?

The hex code is #F0B3B2. In RGB it's 240, 179, 178, and in HSL it's 1°, 67%, 82%.

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