PINKS

Struck by Lightning

#F0E1E8

RGB 240, 225, 232 · HSL 332°, 33%, 91% · CMYK 0, 6, 3, 6

Struck by Lightning is #F0E1E8 in HEX — rgb(240, 225, 232), hsl(332°, 33%, 91%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 3%, 6%).

Struck by Lightning pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 332°, 33%, 91%. 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#F0E1E8

RGB240, 225, 232

HSL332°, 33%, 91%

HSV332°, 6%, 94%

CMYK0, 6, 3, 6

Decimal15786472

CSS RGBrgb(240, 225, 232)

CSS HSLhsl(332, 33%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Frozen Frappe Quarter S46G1Q

ΔE 1.2 · #ECDEE5

Behr

Milady 160E-1

ΔE 1.2 · #F2E4EC

Vista Paint

Rosy View K-743

ΔE 1.5 · #F4E3EC

Benjamin Moore

Purple 2073-70

ΔE 1.6 · #F1E4ED

Valspar

Dreamy Heather 1004-6C

ΔE 1.7 · #EBE0E8

PPG

Heaven Sent 1252-2

ΔE 1.7 · #EEE1EB

Hallman-Lindsay

Ostrich Tail 1223

ΔE 1.8 · #EADFE6

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 2.5 · #E8DDE2

Dunn-Edwards

First Impression DE6015

ΔE 2.9 · #F4E5E7

Sherwin-Williams

Spangle SW6834

ΔE 3.4 · #E5DBE5

Kilz

Bridal Blush LA220-02

ΔE 4.4 · #E2D6DB

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 4.6 · #F7DDE0

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 4.7 · #E0D7DC

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 5.9 · #FDE7E5

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 8.1 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

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

#F0E1E8

#E0F0E9

Analogous

#F0E0EF

#F0E1E8

#F0E1E0

Triadic

#F0E1E8

#E8F0E0

#E0E8F0

Split-Complementary

#F0E1E8

#E0F0E1

#E0EFF0

Tetradic

#F0E1E8

#EFF0E0

#E0F0E9

#E1E0F0

Monochromatic

#BC7B99

#D6AEC0

#F0E1E8

#F6EEF2

Rectangle

#F0E1E8

#F0E9E0

#E0F0E9

#E0E8F0

Compound

#F0E1E8

#F0E1E0

#E0F0E9

#E0EFF0

Variations

Lighter

#F3E7EC

#F5EDF1

#F9F5F7

Darker

#D2A2B8

#AE517D

#662E48

Saturation

#EAE6E8

#F0E0E8

#F7D9E7

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

1.26:1

Fail

vs Black

16.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0E1E8

#E7E7E9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0E1E8

#E4E4E7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0E1E8

#EFE2E2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Struck by Lightning 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

#F3D5C9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0E1E8

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1DAED

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

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.

#ADD1C0

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: #F0E1E8;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0E1E8;

CSS Variable

--color-struck-by-lightning: #F0E1E8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'struck-by-lightning': '#F0E1E8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0E1E8] text-[#F0E1E8]

SCSS

$struck-by-lightning: #F0E1E8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0E1E8?

#F0E1E8 is Struck by Lightning, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F0E1E8 warm or cool?

Struck by Lightning reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Struck by Lightning?

Struck by Lightning 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 Struck by Lightning?

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

Where can I download Struck by Lightning?

You can download Struck by Lightning 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 Struck by Lightning?

The hex code is #F0E1E8. In RGB it's 240, 225, 232, and in HSL it's 332°, 33%, 91%.

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