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Blush Rush

#F0BCBE

RGB 240, 188, 190 · HSL 358°, 63%, 84% · CMYK 0, 22, 21, 6

Blush Rush is #F0BCBE in HEX — rgb(240, 188, 190), hsl(358°, 63%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 21%, 6%).

Blush Rush pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 358°, 63%, 84%. 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#F0BCBE

RGB240, 188, 190

HSL358°, 63%, 84%

HSV358°, 22%, 94%

CMYK0, 22, 21, 6

Decimal15776958

CSS RGBrgb(240, 188, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 63%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Camille Pink 2002-4B

ΔE 0.6 · #EEBBBD

Vista Paint

Star of Morning C-88

ΔE 0.9 · #EDBBBD

Hallman-Lindsay

Star Of Morning 89

ΔE 1.8 · #EBBBBE

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 1.9 · #ECB7B8

Dulux

Ballet Shoes S02H2

ΔE 2.3 · #EDB9BF

PPG

Silver Strawberry 1187-3

ΔE 2.4 · #F2C1C0

Benjamin Moore

Sailor's 1296

ΔE 2.6 · #F4BDBB

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Reminder DE5093

ΔE 2.6 · #F4C0C6

Behr

Bridal Bouquet HDC-CT-09

ΔE 2.7 · #ECBDBB

Sherwin-Williams

Loveable SW6590

ΔE 3 · #F0C1C6

Kilz

Warm Shawl LA230-02

ΔE 5.3 · #ECC3BF

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 6.2 · #DFB5B0

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 11.4 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 13.6 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 19.3 · #FAA495

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 20 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#F0BCBE

#BCF0EE

Analogous

#F0BCD8

#F0BCBE

#F0D4BC

Triadic

#F0BCBE

#BEF0BC

#BCBEF0

Split-Complementary

#F0BCBE

#BCF0D4

#BCD8F0

Tetradic

#F0BCBE

#D8F0BC

#BCF0EE

#D4BCF0

Monochromatic

#D44045

#E27E81

#F0BCBE

#FAEAEB

Rectangle

#F0BCBE

#F0EEBC

#BCF0EE

#BCBEF0

Compound

#F0BCBE

#F0D4BC

#BCF0EE

#BCD8F0

Variations

Lighter

#F3CACB

#F4D9DA

#F7EAEB

Darker

#E37478

#C7242A

#761316

Saturation

#DECECF

#F0BCBE

#F7B5B7

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0BCBE

#D4D0BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0BCBE

#C6C6BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0BCBE

#EFBEC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Blush Rush 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

#F3BAAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0BCBE

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1BFCE

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.

#8FDDDB

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: #F0BCBE;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0BCBE;

CSS Variable

--color-blush-rush: #F0BCBE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blush-rush': '#F0BCBE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0BCBE] text-[#F0BCBE]

SCSS

$blush-rush: #F0BCBE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0BCBE?

#F0BCBE is Blush Rush, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F0BCBE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blush Rush?

Blush Rush 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 Blush Rush?

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

Where can I download Blush Rush?

You can download Blush Rush 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 Blush Rush?

The hex code is #F0BCBE. In RGB it's 240, 188, 190, and in HSL it's 358°, 63%, 84%.

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