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Briar Rose

#F2C6CB

RGB 242, 198, 203 · HSL 353°, 63%, 86% · CMYK 0, 18, 16, 5

Briar Rose is #F2C6CB in HEX — rgb(242, 198, 203), hsl(353°, 63%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 16%, 5%).

Briar Rose pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 353°, 63%, 86%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#F2C6CB

RGB242, 198, 203

HSL353°, 63%, 86%

HSV353°, 18%, 95%

CMYK0, 18, 16, 5

Decimal15910603

CSS RGBrgb(242, 198, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 63%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Briar Rose K-701

Exact match

Dulux

Rose Aspect S02H1

ΔE 0.4 · #F1C6CB

Behr

Salmon Tint 200E-2

ΔE 1.6 · #F4CAD0

Sherwin-Williams

Loveable SW6590

ΔE 2 · #F0C1C6

Benjamin Moore

Authentic 2006-60

ΔE 2.1 · #F7C9CB

PPG

Blushing Senorita 1186-2

ΔE 2.6 · #F3CACB

Valspar

Tulip Petal 2001-4B

ΔE 2.8 · #EBC0C2

Hallman-Lindsay

Baby Bunting 110

ΔE 3.1 · #EDC9CD

Kilz

Sweet Antoinette LA210-01

ΔE 3.2 · #F4C9C8

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Reminder DE5093

ΔE 3.5 · #F4C0C6

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 6.5 · #ECB7B8

IKEA

IKEA032 32

ΔE 7.2 · #EDCDC7

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 9.6 · #F7DDE0

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 10.4 · #F4D0C2

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 16.7 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 17.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#F2C6CB

#C5F2ED

Analogous

#F2C5E1

#F2C6CB

#F2D6C5

Triadic

#F2C6CB

#CAF2C5

#C5CAF2

Split-Complementary

#F2C6CB

#C5F2D6

#C5E1F2

Tetradic

#F2C6CB

#E1F2C5

#C5F2ED

#D6C5F2

Monochromatic

#D54859

#E48691

#F2C6CB

#FAEAEC

Rectangle

#F2C6CB

#F2EDC5

#C5F2ED

#C5CAF2

Compound

#F2C6CB

#F2D6C5

#C5F2ED

#C5E1F2

Variations

Lighter

#F4D0D5

#F5DEE1

#F8EDEE

Darker

#E47B87

#CC2539

#79131F

Saturation

#E2D5D6

#F2C5CA

#F8BEC5

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2C6CB

#DAD7CB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2C6CB

#CECECA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2C6CB

#F1C8C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Briar Rose 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

#F5C1B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2C6CB

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2C6D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#96DFD7

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: #F2C6CB;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2C6CB;

CSS Variable

--color-briar-rose: #F2C6CB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'briar-rose': '#F2C6CB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2C6CB] text-[#F2C6CB]

SCSS

$briar-rose: #F2C6CB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2C6CB?

#F2C6CB is Briar Rose, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F2C6CB warm or cool?

Briar Rose reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Briar Rose?

Briar Rose 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 Briar Rose?

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

Where can I download Briar Rose?

You can download Briar Rose 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 Briar Rose?

The hex code is #F2C6CB. In RGB it's 242, 198, 203, and in HSL it's 353°, 63%, 86%.

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