PINKS

Oleander

#F2CCC5

RGB 242, 204, 197 · HSL 9°, 63%, 86% · CMYK 0, 16, 19, 5

Oleander is #F2CCC5 in HEX — rgb(242, 204, 197), hsl(9°, 63%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 19%, 5%).

Oleander pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 9°, 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#F2CCC5

RGB242, 204, 197

HSL9°, 63%, 86%

HSV9°, 19%, 95%

CMYK0, 16, 19, 5

Decimal15912133

CSS RGBrgb(242, 204, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 63%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Oleander SW6603

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Frosted 044

ΔE 2.1 · #EDC9BF

Vista Paint

Cloud Number Nine C-1070

ΔE 2.2 · #F8CEC5

PPG

Sonia Rose 1190-3

ΔE 2.2 · #F3C8C2

Hallman-Lindsay

Cloud Number Nine 1071

ΔE 2.3 · #F9CEC6

IKEA

IKEA032 32

ΔE 2.4 · #EDCDC7

Dulux

Altered Pink S06F2

ΔE 2.7 · #EFC5BE

Behr

Apricot Freeze M210-3

ΔE 2.7 · #F8CCC3

Dunn-Edwards

Fairytale Dream DE5113

ΔE 3.1 · #FACFCC

Valspar

Tulip Pink 2001-6C

ΔE 3.1 · #F2CFCD

Kilz

Warm Shawl LA230-02

ΔE 3.5 · #ECC3BF

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 3.8 · #F4D0C2

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 6.6 · #E6D1CB

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 8.9 · #F7DDE0

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 14.9 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#F2CCC5

#C5EBF2

Analogous

#F2C5D5

#F2CCC5

#F2E2C5

Triadic

#F2CCC5

#C5F2CC

#CCC5F2

Split-Complementary

#F2CCC5

#C5F2E2

#C5D5F2

Tetradic

#F2CCC5

#D5F2C5

#C5EBF2

#E2C5F2

Monochromatic

#D55D48

#E49486

#F2CCC5

#FAEDEA

Rectangle

#F2CCC5

#EBF2C5

#C5EBF2

#CCC5F2

Compound

#F2CCC5

#F2E2C5

#C5EBF2

#C5D5F2

Variations

Lighter

#F4D6D0

#F5E2DE

#F8EFED

Darker

#E48B7B

#CC3E25

#792313

Saturation

#E2D7D5

#F2CCC5

#F8C7BE

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2CCC5

#DED9C5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2CCC5

#D3D3C6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2CCC5

#F1CCCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Oleander 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

#F5C6AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2CCC5

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2CBD3

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.

#96D4DF

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: #F2CCC5;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2CCC5;

CSS Variable

--color-oleander: #F2CCC5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oleander': '#F2CCC5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2CCC5] text-[#F2CCC5]

SCSS

$oleander: #F2CCC5;

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Precocious

#EECEC1 · ΔE 3.8

Blushing Brilliance

#F8C9C0 · ΔE 3.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2CCC5?

#F2CCC5 is Oleander, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F2CCC5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oleander?

Oleander 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 Oleander?

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

Where can I download Oleander?

You can download Oleander 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 Oleander?

The hex code is #F2CCC5. In RGB it's 242, 204, 197, and in HSL it's 9°, 63%, 86%.

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