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Dainty Debutante

#F2BCB0

RGB 242, 188, 176 · HSL 11°, 72%, 82% · CMYK 0, 22, 27, 5

Dainty Debutante is #F2BCB0 in HEX — rgb(242, 188, 176), hsl(11°, 72%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 27%, 5%).

Dainty Debutante pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 11°, 72%, 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#F2BCB0

RGB242, 188, 176

HSL11°, 72%, 82%

HSV11°, 27%, 95%

CMYK0, 22, 27, 5

Decimal15908016

CSS RGBrgb(242, 188, 176)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 72%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Dainty Debutante C-55

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Rustique DE5149

ΔE 1.2 · #F5BFB2

Hallman-Lindsay

Dainty Debutante 56

ΔE 1.2 · #F4BDB3

Sherwin-Williams

Jazz Age Coral SW0058

ΔE 2 · #F1BFB1

PPG

Sweet Sheba 1194-4

ΔE 2.5 · #F0B9A9

Dulux

Porcelain Crab S07F3

ΔE 2.8 · #E9B5A8

Behr

Sunset Drive M200-3

ΔE 3.1 · #EEB5AD

Benjamin Moore

Pink 010

ΔE 3.3 · #FCBFB3

Valspar

Spring Linen 2002-6C

ΔE 3.4 · #EBBCB3

Kilz

Melon Juice LA240-02

ΔE 4.3 · #FAC5BE

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 5.4 · #F5C2AC

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 7 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 9.2 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 14.7 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 15.3 · #FAA495

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 19.3 · #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

#F2BCB0

#B0E6F2

Analogous

#F2B0C5

#F2BCB0

#F2DDB0

Triadic

#F2BCB0

#B0F2BC

#BCB0F2

Split-Complementary

#F2BCB0

#B0F2DD

#B0C5F2

Tetradic

#F2BCB0

#C5F2B0

#B0E6F2

#DDB0F2

Monochromatic

#DD4D2C

#E7846E

#F2BCB0

#FBECE9

Rectangle

#F2BCB0

#E6F2B0

#B0E6F2

#BCB0F2

Compound

#F2BCB0

#F2DDB0

#B0E6F2

#B0C5F2

Variations

Lighter

#F5CAC0

#F4D9D3

#F7EAE7

Darker

#EA7D65

#CE3918

#7A200C

Saturation

#DBCBC7

#F2BCB0

#F9B8AA

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

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2BCB0

#D7D0B0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2BCB0

#C7C7B2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2BCB0

#F1BBBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Dainty Debutante 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

#F5BA9F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2BCB0

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2BFC3

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.

#82D0E1

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: #F2BCB0;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2BCB0;

CSS Variable

--color-dainty-debutante: #F2BCB0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dainty-debutante': '#F2BCB0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2BCB0] text-[#F2BCB0]

SCSS

$dainty-debutante: #F2BCB0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2BCB0?

#F2BCB0 is Dainty Debutante, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F2BCB0 warm or cool?

Dainty Debutante reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dainty Debutante?

Dainty Debutante 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 Dainty Debutante?

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

Where can I download Dainty Debutante?

You can download Dainty Debutante 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 Dainty Debutante?

The hex code is #F2BCB0. In RGB it's 242, 188, 176, and in HSL it's 11°, 72%, 82%.

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