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Shrimp Toast

#F2CDD2

RGB 242, 205, 210 · HSL 352°, 59%, 88% · CMYK 0, 15, 13, 5

Shrimp Toast is #F2CDD2 in HEX — rgb(242, 205, 210), hsl(352°, 59%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 13%, 5%).

Shrimp Toast pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 352°, 59%, 88%. 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#F2CDD2

RGB242, 205, 210

HSL352°, 59%, 88%

HSV352°, 15%, 95%

CMYK0, 15, 13, 5

Decimal15912402

CSS RGBrgb(242, 205, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(352, 59%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Shrimp Toast 220E-2

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2005-60

ΔE 0.9 · #F1CED2

PPG

Pleasing Pink 1184-2

ΔE 1.2 · #F5CDD2

Hallman-Lindsay

Baby Bunting 110

ΔE 1.6 · #EDC9CD

Vista Paint

First Daughter C-1139

ΔE 2 · #F4D2D6

Dulux

Feather Boa S02G1

ΔE 2.1 · #F1C8CD

Valspar

Oh So Pink 1008-4C

ΔE 2.2 · #F3D2D8

Sherwin-Williams

Impatiens Petal SW6582

ΔE 2.6 · #F1D2D7

Dunn-Edwards

Short and Sweet DE6023

ΔE 3.7 · #EDD1D3

Kilz

Sweet Antoinette LA210-01

ΔE 4.2 · #F4C9C8

IKEA

IKEA023 23

ΔE 5.4 · #E4CBCB

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 6.4 · #F7DDE0

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 8.2 · #E6D1CB

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 9.8 · #F4D0C2

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 14 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#F2CDD2

#CEF2EE

Analogous

#F2CEE5

#F2CDD2

#F2DCCE

Triadic

#F2CDD2

#D3F2CE

#CED3F2

Split-Complementary

#F2CDD2

#CEF2DC

#CEE5F2

Tetradic

#F2CDD2

#E5F2CE

#CEF2EE

#DCCEF2

Monochromatic

#D35566

#E3929C

#F2CDD2

#FAEBED

Rectangle

#F2CDD2

#F2EECE

#CEF2EE

#CED3F2

Compound

#F2CDD2

#F2DCCE

#CEF2EE

#CEE5F2

Variations

Lighter

#F5D8DC

#F6E3E6

#F9F0F1

Darker

#E28591

#CC2B41

#791724

Saturation

#E6DBDC

#F2CED3

#F9C8CF

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2CDD2

#DDDBD2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2CDD2

#D4D4D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2CDD2

#F1CFD0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Shrimp Toast 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

#F5C6B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2CDD2

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2CBDD

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.

#9FDFD6

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: #F2CDD2;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2CDD2;

CSS Variable

--color-shrimp-toast: #F2CDD2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shrimp-toast': '#F2CDD2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2CDD2] text-[#F2CDD2]

SCSS

$shrimp-toast: #F2CDD2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2CDD2?

#F2CDD2 is Shrimp Toast, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F2CDD2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shrimp Toast?

Shrimp Toast 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 Shrimp Toast?

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

Where can I download Shrimp Toast?

You can download Shrimp Toast 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 Shrimp Toast?

The hex code is #F2CDD2. In RGB it's 242, 205, 210, and in HSL it's 352°, 59%, 88%.

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