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Hectorite

#F0E4D2

RGB 240, 228, 210 · HSL 36°, 50%, 88% · CMYK 0, 5, 13, 6

Hectorite is #F0E4D2 in HEX — rgb(240, 228, 210), hsl(36°, 50%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 13%, 6%).

Hectorite pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 36°, 50%, 88%. 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#F0E4D2

RGB240, 228, 210

HSL36°, 50%, 88%

HSV36°, 13%, 94%

CMYK0, 5, 13, 6

Decimal15787218

CSS RGBrgb(240, 228, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 50%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA008 8

ΔE 0.6 · #EFE4D3

Behr

Scroll N280-1

ΔE 0.6 · #F1E5D2

PPG

Glazed Pears 1095-2

ΔE 0.6 · #EFE3D2

Benjamin Moore

Antique 909

ΔE 0.9 · #F3E6D4

Valspar

Apricot Haze 7002-11

ΔE 0.9 · #F0E2D0

Sherwin-Williams

Crisp Linen SW6378

ΔE 0.9 · #F3E6D4

Hallman-Lindsay

Tawny Daylilly 327

ΔE 0.9 · #EEE4D1

Vista Paint

White Lightning C-186

ΔE 1.1 · #EFE3D3

Dunn-Edwards

Rice Bowl DE6170

ΔE 1.2 · #F1E7D5

Farrow & Ball

Dimity 2008

ΔE 1.2 · #EEE3D3

Kilz

Baked Custard LJ170

ΔE 1.3 · #F0E2D2

Dulux

Barrister White SW1C8

ΔE 1.3 · #EFE5D1

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 2.7 · #ECE6D1

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 3.1 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 5.7 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#F0E4D2

#D1DDF0

Analogous

#F0D4D1

#F0E4D2

#EDF0D1

Triadic

#F0E4D2

#D1F0E3

#E3D1F0

Split-Complementary

#F0E4D2

#D1EDF0

#D4D1F0

Tetradic

#F0E4D2

#D1F0D4

#D1DDF0

#F0D1ED

Monochromatic

#C99F5E

#DDC198

#F0E4D2

#F9F4EC

Rectangle

#F0E4D2

#DDF0D1

#D1DDF0

#E3D1F0

Compound

#F0E4D2

#EDF0D1

#D1DDF0

#D4D1F0

Variations

Lighter

#F3E9DA

#F4EEE5

#F8F5F1

Darker

#DBBB8C

#BF8938

#71501F

Saturation

#E5E1DC

#F0E3D1

#F7E5C9

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

16.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0E4D2

#ECE7D3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0E4D2

#E6E6D4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0E4D2

#F1E1E4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Hectorite 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

#F3D8B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0E4D2

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1DDDD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#A3B9DA

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: #F0E4D2;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0E4D2;

CSS Variable

--color-hectorite: #F0E4D2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hectorite': '#F0E4D2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0E4D2] text-[#F0E4D2]

SCSS

$hectorite: #F0E4D2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0E4D2?

#F0E4D2 is Hectorite, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F0E4D2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hectorite?

Hectorite 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 Hectorite?

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

Where can I download Hectorite?

You can download Hectorite 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 Hectorite?

The hex code is #F0E4D2. In RGB it's 240, 228, 210, and in HSL it's 36°, 50%, 88%.

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