ORANGES

Subtle Blush

#F1DBC5

RGB 241, 219, 197 · HSL 30°, 61%, 86% · CMYK 0, 9, 18, 5

Subtle Blush is #F1DBC5 in HEX — rgb(241, 219, 197), hsl(30°, 61%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 18%, 5%).

Subtle Blush pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 61%, 86%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#F1DBC5

RGB241, 219, 197

HSL30°, 61%, 86%

HSV30°, 18%, 95%

CMYK0, 9, 18, 5

Decimal15850437

CSS RGBrgb(241, 219, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 61%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Crisp Won Ton 1202-3

ΔE 0.6 · #F3DCC6

Hallman-Lindsay

Flirt 152

ΔE 0.6 · #F0DAC5

Kilz

Almond Cake LJ110

ΔE 0.9 · #EEDAC4

Vista Paint

Flirt C-151

ΔE 1 · #EED9C4

Sherwin-Williams

Indian White SW0035

ΔE 1.1 · #EEDAC3

Behr

Faint Peach HDC-SP14-3

ΔE 1.3 · #F5DDC8

Valspar

Fair Peach 2005-6B

ΔE 1.6 · #F2D9C5

Benjamin Moore

Queen HC-60

ΔE 1.7 · #F2DAC7

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 1.8 · #EBD9C3

IKEA

IKEA139 139

ΔE 1.8 · #EBD9C3

Dulux

Unbleached Calico Half S10F1H

ΔE 1.9 · #F7E0C9

Dunn-Edwards

Almond DEC753

ΔE 2.2 · #EDDCC8

Farrow & Ball

Pink Ground 202

ΔE 4 · #EFD6C7

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 5.6 · #E1D6BB

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 8.5 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.5 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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 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

#F1DBC5

#C6DBF1

Analogous

#F1C6C6

#F1DBC5

#F1F1C6

Triadic

#F1DBC5

#C6F1DB

#DBC6F1

Split-Complementary

#F1DBC5

#C6F1F1

#C6C6F1

Tetradic

#F1DBC5

#C6F1C6

#C6DBF1

#F1C6F1

Monochromatic

#D38F4A

#E2B588

#F1DBC5

#FAF2EA

Rectangle

#F1DBC5

#DBF1C6

#C6DBF1

#DBC6F1

Compound

#F1DBC5

#F1F1C6

#C6DBF1

#C6C6F1

Variations

Lighter

#F4E2D1

#F5EADE

#F8F3ED

Darker

#E2AF7C

#CA7928

#774615

Saturation

#E2DBD5

#F1DBC6

#F8DBBF

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.34:1

Fail

vs Black

15.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1DBC5

#E8E1C6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1DBC5

#DFDFC8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1DBC5

#F2D8DB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Subtle Blush reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#F4D1AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1DBC5

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1D6D3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#97BADE

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: #F1DBC5;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1DBC5;

CSS Variable

--color-subtle-blush: #F1DBC5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'subtle-blush': '#F1DBC5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1DBC5] text-[#F1DBC5]

SCSS

$subtle-blush: #F1DBC5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1DBC5?

#F1DBC5 is Subtle Blush, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F1DBC5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Subtle Blush?

Subtle Blush works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Subtle Blush?

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

Where can I download Subtle Blush?

You can download Subtle Blush 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 Subtle Blush?

The hex code is #F1DBC5. In RGB it's 241, 219, 197, and in HSL it's 30°, 61%, 86%.

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