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Percale

#F0E8DD

RGB 240, 232, 221 · HSL 35°, 39%, 90% · CMYK 0, 3, 8, 6

Percale is #F0E8DD in HEX — rgb(240, 232, 221), hsl(35°, 39%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 8%, 6%).

Percale pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 35°, 39%, 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#F0E8DD

RGB240, 232, 221

HSL35°, 39%, 90%

HSV35°, 8%, 94%

CMYK0, 3, 8, 6

Decimal15788253

CSS RGBrgb(240, 232, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 39%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Percale 1083-1

Exact match

Vista Paint

White Meadow C-1054

ΔE 0.4 · #F1E8DD

Sherwin-Williams

Downy SW7002

ΔE 0.4 · #EFE8DD

IKEA

IKEA006 6

ΔE 0.7 · #EEE7DD

Behr

Exclusive Ivory HDC-MD-11

ΔE 0.7 · #EEE6DB

Dunn-Edwards

French White DEW311

ΔE 0.9 · #F1E7DB

Hallman-Lindsay

Hint Of Vanilla 1

ΔE 0.9 · #EEE8DC

Valspar

Foggy Skies 7002-4

ΔE 0.9 · #EDE6DB

Benjamin Moore

Candle 2164-70

ΔE 0.9 · #F3E9DE

Kilz

Himalaya LJ240

ΔE 1 · #F0EADE

Dulux

Figurine Quarter S11E1Q

ΔE 1.1 · #F0E7DA

Dutch Boy

Child of Heaven DCP-0004

ΔE 1.8 · #F0ECE1

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 2.8 · #F0EEE2

Farrow & Ball

Dimity 2008

ΔE 3.3 · #EEE3D3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.9 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 5 · #FAF4E3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

81/100

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

#F0E8DD

#DCE4EF

Analogous

#EFDDDC

#F0E8DD

#EEEFDC

Triadic

#F0E8DD

#DCEFE7

#E7DCEF

Split-Complementary

#F0E8DD

#DCEEEF

#DDDCEF

Tetradic

#F0E8DD

#DCEFDD

#DCE4EF

#EFDCEE

Monochromatic

#C1A071

#D8C3A6

#F0E8DD

#F7F3ED

Rectangle

#F0E8DD

#E4EFDC

#DCE4EF

#E7DCEF

Compound

#F0E8DD

#EEEFDC

#DCE4EF

#DDDCEF

Variations

Lighter

#F3ECE3

#F5F1EB

#F9F6F4

Darker

#D5BC9A

#B48748

#6A4F29

Saturation

#E8E6E3

#EFE7DC

#F7E8D4

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

1.21:1

Fail

vs Black

17.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0E8DD

#EDEADE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0E8DD

#E9E9DE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0E8DD

#F1E6E8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Percale 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

#F3DBC1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0E8DD

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1E0E5

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.

#AABCD4

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: #F0E8DD;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0E8DD;

CSS Variable

--color-percale: #F0E8DD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'percale': '#F0E8DD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0E8DD] text-[#F0E8DD]

SCSS

$percale: #F0E8DD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0E8DD?

#F0E8DD is Percale, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F0E8DD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Percale?

Percale 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 Percale?

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

Where can I download Percale?

You can download Percale 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 Percale?

The hex code is #F0E8DD. In RGB it's 240, 232, 221, and in HSL it's 35°, 39%, 90%.

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