PINKS

Refer to the Stars

#F1EAE2

RGB 241, 234, 226 · HSL 32°, 35%, 92% · CMYK 0, 3, 6, 5

Refer to the Stars is #F1EAE2 in HEX — rgb(241, 234, 226), hsl(32°, 35%, 92%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 6%, 5%).

Refer to the Stars pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 32°, 35%, 92%. 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#F1EAE2

RGB241, 234, 226

HSL32°, 35%, 92%

HSV32°, 6%, 95%

CMYK0, 3, 6, 5

Decimal15854306

CSS RGBrgb(241, 234, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 35%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Delicate Bliss 7001-8

ΔE 0.6 · #F3EBE3

PPG

Almond Roca 1072-1

ΔE 0.7 · #F0E8E0

Behr

Jet White QE-01

ΔE 0.7 · #F1EBE2

IKEA

IKEA002 2

ΔE 0.8 · #EFE8E1

Sherwin-Williams

Marshmallow SW7001

ΔE 1 · #EEE9E0

Benjamin Moore

Sand 877

ΔE 1.1 · #F1ECE5

Vista Paint

Mountain Peak K-1191

ΔE 1.2 · #EEE7DE

Kilz

Windmill White TB-10

ΔE 1.2 · #EEE7DE

Dulux

Epsom NZ9F1

ΔE 1.3 · #EFEAE0

Hallman-Lindsay

Queen Anne's Lace 558

ΔE 1.5 · #F0ECE2

Dunn-Edwards

Spooled White DE6071

ΔE 1.6 · #F5EAE3

Dutch Boy

Child of Heaven DCP-0004

ΔE 1.9 · #F0ECE1

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 2.3 · #EAE9E1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 2.8 · #EAEAE4

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 3.2 · #EEE9E7

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 5.6 · #FAF4E3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

83/100

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

#F1EAE2

#E3EAF2

Analogous

#F2E4E3

#F1EAE2

#F1F2E3

Triadic

#F1EAE2

#E3F2EB

#EBE3F2

Split-Complementary

#F1EAE2

#E3F1F2

#E4E3F2

Tetradic

#F1EAE2

#E3F2E4

#E3EAF2

#F2E3F1

Monochromatic

#C0A07C

#D9C6B0

#F1EAE2

#F7F3EE

Rectangle

#F1EAE2

#EAF2E3

#E3EAF2

#EBE3F2

Compound

#F1EAE2

#F1F2E3

#E3EAF2

#E4E3F2

Variations

Lighter

#F4EFE9

#F6F3EF

#FAF8F6

Darker

#D4BDA3

#B28451

#694D2D

Saturation

#EDEBE8

#F2EBE3

#F8ECDD

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

1.19:1

Fail

vs Black

17.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1EAE2

#EEECE3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1EAE2

#EBEBE3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1EAE2

#F1E9EA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Refer to the Stars 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

#F4DCC5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1EAE2

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1E1E9

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.

#ACBED2

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: #F1EAE2;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1EAE2;

CSS Variable

--color-refer-to-the-stars: #F1EAE2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'refer-to-the-stars': '#F1EAE2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1EAE2] text-[#F1EAE2]

SCSS

$refer-to-the-stars: #F1EAE2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1EAE2?

#F1EAE2 is Refer to the Stars, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F1EAE2 warm or cool?

Refer to the Stars reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Refer to the Stars?

Refer to the Stars 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 Refer to the Stars?

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

Where can I download Refer to the Stars?

You can download Refer to the Stars 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 Refer to the Stars?

The hex code is #F1EAE2. In RGB it's 241, 234, 226, and in HSL it's 32°, 35%, 92%.

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