PINKS

Hopeful

#F2D4E2

RGB 242, 212, 226 · HSL 332°, 54%, 89% · CMYK 0, 12, 7, 5

Hopeful is #F2D4E2 in HEX — rgb(242, 212, 226), hsl(332°, 54%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 7%, 5%).

Hopeful pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 332°, 54%, 89%. 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#F2D4E2

RGB242, 212, 226

HSL332°, 54%, 89%

HSV332°, 12%, 95%

CMYK0, 12, 7, 5

Decimal15914210

CSS RGBrgb(242, 212, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(332, 54%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lily Legs Half S48H1H

ΔE 0.7 · #F2D3E0

Behr

Delicate Blush 150E-1

ΔE 1.2 · #F3D6E2

Vista Paint

Smidgen of Cloud K-733

ΔE 1.6 · #F1D0DE

Hallman-Lindsay

Nursery Pink 1161

ΔE 1.8 · #F4D8E8

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2085-60

ΔE 2.6 · #F0CEDA

Dunn-Edwards

Berry Frost DE5029

ΔE 2.6 · #FBDAE8

Valspar

Lucky You 1004-4C

ΔE 2.8 · #EFD8E5

Sherwin-Williams

Teaberry SW6561

ΔE 2.9 · #EBD1DB

PPG

Brittany's Bow 1181-2

ΔE 3.4 · #F3D8E0

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 6.4 · #F7DDE0

Kilz

Sofia RA210-01

ΔE 6.6 · #E1D3E6

IKEA

IKEA023 23

ΔE 8.4 · #E4CBCB

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 9 · #E0D7DC

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 10.4 · #FDE7E5

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 13.2 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#F2D4E2

#D4F2E4

Analogous

#F2D4F1

#F2D4E2

#F2D5D4

Triadic

#F2D4E2

#E2F2D4

#D4E2F2

Split-Complementary

#F2D4E2

#D4F2D5

#D4F1F2

Tetradic

#F2D4E2

#F1F2D4

#D4F2E4

#D5D4F2

Monochromatic

#CF5E93

#E199BA

#F2D4E2

#F9EBF2

Rectangle

#F2D4E2

#F2E4D4

#D4F2E4

#D4E2F2

Compound

#F2D4E2

#F2D5D4

#D4F2E4

#D4F1F2

Variations

Lighter

#F5DCE8

#F6E6EE

#F9F1F5

Darker

#DF8CB3

#C73378

#761C46

Saturation

#E7DEE3

#F2D4E2

#F9CDE2

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

1.37:1

Fail

vs Black

15.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2D4E2

#E0E0E2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2D4E2

#D9D9E0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2D4E2

#F0D7D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Hopeful 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

#F5CCC5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2D4E2

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2D1E9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EA

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.

#A2DDC1

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: #F2D4E2;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2D4E2;

CSS Variable

--color-hopeful: #F2D4E2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hopeful': '#F2D4E2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2D4E2] text-[#F2D4E2]

SCSS

$hopeful: #F2D4E2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2D4E2?

#F2D4E2 is Hopeful, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F2D4E2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hopeful?

Hopeful 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 Hopeful?

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

Where can I download Hopeful?

You can download Hopeful 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 Hopeful?

The hex code is #F2D4E2. In RGB it's 242, 212, 226, and in HSL it's 332°, 54%, 89%.

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