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Old Flame

#F2B7B5

RGB 242, 183, 181 · HSL 2°, 70%, 83% · CMYK 0, 24, 25, 5

Old Flame is #F2B7B5 in HEX — rgb(242, 183, 181), hsl(2°, 70%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 25%, 5%).

Old Flame pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 2°, 70%, 83%. 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#F2B7B5

RGB242, 183, 181

HSL2°, 70%, 83%

HSV2°, 25%, 95%

CMYK0, 24, 25, 5

Decimal15906741

CSS RGBrgb(242, 183, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 70%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Veronese Peach BIC-03

ΔE 1.6 · #F1B9B5

Sherwin-Williams

Hopeful SW6597

ΔE 1.6 · #F0B3B2

Dunn-Edwards

Mesa Rose DE5114

ΔE 2.4 · #EEB5AF

Benjamin Moore

Sailor's 1296

ΔE 2.5 · #F4BDBB

Vista Paint

Desert Bloom K-668

ΔE 2.5 · #F8B8B9

Dulux

Naked Rose S05G3

ΔE 2.5 · #EAB3B2

PPG

Precious Pink 1185-3

ΔE 2.7 · #F6B5B6

Valspar

Faithful Rose 2001-6B

ΔE 3 · #EAB6B4

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 3.1 · #ECB7B8

Hallman-Lindsay

Pinkathon 61

ΔE 3.2 · #F1BDBA

Kilz

Melon Juice LA240-02

ΔE 5.5 · #FAC5BE

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 7.2 · #DFB5B0

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 10.8 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 12.6 · #F4D0C2

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 15.3 · #FAA495

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 21.5 · #EA899A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#F2B7B5

#B5F0F2

Analogous

#F2B5D2

#F2B7B5

#F2D6B5

Triadic

#F2B7B5

#B5F2B7

#B7B5F2

Split-Complementary

#F2B7B5

#B5F2D6

#B5D2F2

Tetradic

#F2B7B5

#D2F2B5

#B5F0F2

#D6B5F2

Monochromatic

#DB3933

#E77874

#F2B7B5

#FBEAE9

Rectangle

#F2B7B5

#F0F2B5

#B5F0F2

#B7B5F2

Compound

#F2B7B5

#F2D6B5

#B5F0F2

#B5D2F2

Variations

Lighter

#F5C6C4

#F4D7D6

#F7E9E8

Darker

#E86F6A

#CE211B

#7A110D

Saturation

#DDCBCB

#F2B7B5

#F8B1AF

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2B7B5

#D3CDB4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2B7B5

#C3C3B5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2B7B5

#F1B8BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Old Flame 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

#F5B6A3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2B7B5

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2BBC7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#87DEE1

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: #F2B7B5;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2B7B5;

CSS Variable

--color-old-flame: #F2B7B5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'old-flame': '#F2B7B5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2B7B5] text-[#F2B7B5]

SCSS

$old-flame: #F2B7B5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2B7B5?

#F2B7B5 is Old Flame, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F2B7B5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Old Flame?

Old Flame 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 Old Flame?

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

Where can I download Old Flame?

You can download Old Flame 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 Old Flame?

The hex code is #F2B7B5. In RGB it's 242, 183, 181, and in HSL it's 2°, 70%, 83%.

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