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Sweet Tart

#F2A2C3

RGB 242, 162, 195 · HSL 335°, 75%, 79% · CMYK 0, 33, 19, 5

Sweet Tart is #F2A2C3 in HEX — rgb(242, 162, 195), hsl(335°, 75%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 19%, 5%).

Sweet Tart pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 335°, 75%, 79%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#F2A2C3

RGB242, 162, 195

HSL335°, 75%, 79%

HSV335°, 33%, 95%

CMYK0, 33, 19, 5

Decimal15901379

CSS RGBrgb(242, 162, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(335, 75%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sweet Tart M160-3

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Be My Valentine DE5038

ΔE 3.3 · #EC9DC3

Valspar

Positively Pink 1003-1C

ΔE 3.4 · #EC9BB8

Hallman-Lindsay

Rose Mallow 1122

ΔE 3.7 · #F4AAC7

Benjamin Moore

Island 1346

ΔE 4.5 · #E999C0

PPG

Tickled Pink 1181-4

ΔE 5.4 · #EFA7BF

Vista Paint

Rose Mallow C-1121

ΔE 5.4 · #F5AECA

Dulux

Tender Heart S01H4

ΔE 8.1 · #DC98AF

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 9.1 · #D899B1

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 10.5 · #E2A3B3

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 11.4 · #D593A5

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 14.7 · #EA899A

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 14.9 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 17.3 · #BF7595

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 17.5 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 30 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#F2A2C3

#A1F2D0

Analogous

#F2A1EB

#F2A2C3

#F2A8A1

Triadic

#F2A2C3

#C3F2A1

#A1C3F2

Split-Complementary

#F2A2C3

#A1F2A8

#A1EBF2

Tetradic

#F2A2C3

#EBF2A1

#A1F2D0

#A8A1F2

Monochromatic

#DB1F6D

#E85E98

#F2A2C3

#FBE4EE

#FCE9F1

Rectangle

#F2A2C3

#F2D0A1

#A1F2D0

#A1C3F2

Compound

#F2A2C3

#F2A8A1

#A1F2D0

#A1EBF2

Variations

Lighter

#F4B4CF

#F3CADB

#F6E2EB

Darker

#EB5795

#CA1360

#780937

Saturation

#D5BDC7

#F2A1C3

#F89BC2

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

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2A2C3

#C5C5C2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2A2C3

#B3B3BF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2A2C3

#EEAAAA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Sweet Tart 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

#F5A6AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2A2C3

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2ABD2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EA

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.

#76E1B4

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

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 is adequate.

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: #F2A2C3;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2A2C3;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet-tart: #F2A2C3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet-tart': '#F2A2C3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2A2C3] text-[#F2A2C3]

SCSS

$sweet-tart: #F2A2C3;

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#EBA8D3 · ΔE 7.9

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#ECB0CA · ΔE 8.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2A2C3?

#F2A2C3 is Sweet Tart, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F2A2C3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sweet Tart?

Sweet Tart 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 Sweet Tart?

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

Where can I download Sweet Tart?

You can download Sweet Tart 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 Sweet Tart?

The hex code is #F2A2C3. In RGB it's 242, 162, 195, and in HSL it's 335°, 75%, 79%.

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