PINKS
Hazelnut Cream
#F1E1CC
Hazelnut Cream is #F1E1CC in HEX — rgb(241, 225, 204), hsl(34°, 57%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 15%, 5%).
Hazelnut Cream pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 34°, 57%, 87%. 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
77/100
Very Light
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
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Shades & Tints
Shades and tints of Hazelnut Cream run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Soft · Romantic
Hazelnut Cream 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
color: #F1E1CC;background-color: #F1E1CC;--color-hazelnut-cream: #F1E1CC;colors: { 'hazelnut-cream': '#F1E1CC' }bg-[#F1E1CC] text-[#F1E1CC]$hazelnut-cream: #F1E1CC;Similar Colors
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #F1E1CC?
#F1E1CC is Hazelnut Cream, a light pink with a warm undertone.
Is #F1E1CC warm or cool?
Hazelnut Cream reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Hazelnut Cream?
Hazelnut Cream 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 Hazelnut Cream?
Hazelnut Cream pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Hazelnut Cream?
You can download Hazelnut Cream 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 Hazelnut Cream?
The hex code is #F1E1CC. In RGB it's 241, 225, 204, and in HSL it's 34°, 57%, 87%.