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Piggyback

#F0DCE3

RGB 240, 220, 227 · HSL 339°, 40%, 90% · CMYK 0, 8, 5, 6

Piggyback is #F0DCE3 in HEX — rgb(240, 220, 227), hsl(339°, 40%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 5%, 6%).

Piggyback pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 339°, 40%, 90%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#F0DCE3

RGB240, 220, 227

HSL339°, 40%, 90%

HSV339°, 8%, 94%

CMYK0, 8, 5, 6

Decimal15785187

CSS RGBrgb(240, 220, 227)

CSS HSLhsl(339, 40%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

In The Slip Quarter S48G1Q

ΔE 0.5 · #F0DCE4

Valspar

Opal Blush 1005-6C

ΔE 0.9 · #EEDAE2

Behr

Shabby Chic Pink BIC-05

ΔE 1.2 · #F3DFE5

Vista Paint

Taffeta Tint C-1174

ΔE 1.5 · #F2DFE8

Hallman-Lindsay

Dream State 1167

ΔE 1.7 · #EFDDE1

PPG

Candy Mix 1181-1

ΔE 1.8 · #F3DFE3

Benjamin Moore

Aztec 2080-70

ΔE 2.6 · #F9E2E8

Sherwin-Williams

Lighthearted Pink SW6568

ΔE 2.7 · #EDD5DD

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 3.2 · #F7DDE0

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 3.5 · #E8DDE2

Dunn-Edwards

Spun Sugar DE5014

ΔE 3.5 · #FAE2ED

Kilz

Bridal Blush LA220-02

ΔE 4.2 · #E2D6DB

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 4.9 · #E0D7DC

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 6.1 · #FDE7E5

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 8.8 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.3 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#F0DCE3

#DBF0E9

Analogous

#F0DBED

#F0DCE3

#F0DEDB

Triadic

#F0DCE3

#E2F0DB

#DBE2F0

Split-Complementary

#F0DCE3

#DBF0DE

#DBEDF0

Tetradic

#F0DCE3

#EDF0DB

#DBF0E9

#DEDBF0

Monochromatic

#C2708D

#D9A6B8

#F0DCE3

#F7EDF1

Rectangle

#F0DCE3

#F0E9DB

#DBF0E9

#DBE2F0

Compound

#F0DCE3

#F0DEDB

#DBF0E9

#DBEDF0

Variations

Lighter

#F3E2E8

#F5EAEE

#F9F4F5

Darker

#D69AAF

#B6476E

#6B283F

Saturation

#E9E2E5

#F0DBE2

#F7D4E0

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

1.31:1

Fail

vs Black

16.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0DCE3

#E4E4E4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0DCE3

#E0E0E2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0DCE3

#EFDEDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Piggyback 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

#F3D2C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0DCE3

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1D7EA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#AAD5C6

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: #F0DCE3;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0DCE3;

CSS Variable

--color-piggyback: #F0DCE3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'piggyback': '#F0DCE3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0DCE3] text-[#F0DCE3]

SCSS

$piggyback: #F0DCE3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0DCE3?

#F0DCE3 is Piggyback, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F0DCE3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Piggyback?

Piggyback 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 Piggyback?

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

Where can I download Piggyback?

You can download Piggyback 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 Piggyback?

The hex code is #F0DCE3. In RGB it's 240, 220, 227, and in HSL it's 339°, 40%, 90%.

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