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Ballerina Tears

#F2BBB1

RGB 242, 187, 177 · HSL 9°, 71%, 82% · CMYK 0, 23, 27, 5

Ballerina Tears is #F2BBB1 in HEX — rgb(242, 187, 177), hsl(9°, 71%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 27%, 5%).

Ballerina Tears pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 9°, 71%, 82%. 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#F2BBB1

RGB242, 187, 177

HSL9°, 71%, 82%

HSV9°, 27%, 95%

CMYK0, 23, 27, 5

Decimal15907761

CSS RGBrgb(242, 187, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 71%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Dainty Debutante 56

ΔE 0.7 · #F4BDB3

Vista Paint

Dainty Debutante C-55

ΔE 1.1 · #F2BCB0

Dunn-Edwards

Rustique DE5149

ΔE 2 · #F5BFB2

Behr

Sunset Drive M200-3

ΔE 2.3 · #EEB5AD

PPG

Peach Beige 1064-4

ΔE 2.9 · #ECBCB2

Benjamin Moore

Pearly 2171-50

ΔE 2.9 · #F9BFB9

Sherwin-Williams

Jazz Age Coral SW0058

ΔE 2.9 · #F1BFB1

Dulux

Porcelain Crab S07F3

ΔE 3.1 · #E9B5A8

Valspar

Spring Linen 2002-6C

ΔE 3.4 · #EBBCB3

Kilz

Melon Juice LA240-02

ΔE 4 · #FAC5BE

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 6 · #ECB7B8

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 6.5 · #F5C2AC

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 9.8 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 13.9 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 15.2 · #FAA495

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 19.8 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#F2BBB1

#B1E8F2

Analogous

#F2B1C7

#F2BBB1

#F2DBB1

Triadic

#F2BBB1

#B1F2BA

#BAB1F2

Split-Complementary

#F2BBB1

#B1F2DB

#B1C7F2

Tetradic

#F2BBB1

#C7F2B1

#B1E8F2

#DBB1F2

Monochromatic

#DC482E

#E7816F

#F2BBB1

#FBECE9

Rectangle

#F2BBB1

#E8F2B1

#B1E8F2

#BAB1F2

Compound

#F2BBB1

#F2DBB1

#B1E8F2

#B1C7F2

Variations

Lighter

#F4C8C0

#F4D8D3

#F7E9E7

Darker

#E97A66

#CD3419

#7A1D0C

Saturation

#DBCAC7

#F2BAB1

#F8B6AA

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

1.68:1

Fail

vs Black

12.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2BBB1

#D6CFB0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2BBB1

#C6C6B2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2BBB1

#F1BBBE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Ballerina Tears 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

#F5B9A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2BBB1

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2BEC4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#83D2E0

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: #F2BBB1;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2BBB1;

CSS Variable

--color-ballerina-tears: #F2BBB1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ballerina-tears': '#F2BBB1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2BBB1] text-[#F2BBB1]

SCSS

$ballerina-tears: #F2BBB1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2BBB1?

#F2BBB1 is Ballerina Tears, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F2BBB1 warm or cool?

Ballerina Tears reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Ballerina Tears?

Ballerina Tears 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 Ballerina Tears?

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

Where can I download Ballerina Tears?

You can download Ballerina Tears 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 Ballerina Tears?

The hex code is #F2BBB1. In RGB it's 242, 187, 177, and in HSL it's 9°, 71%, 82%.

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