REDS
Peppermint
#F2DCDE
Peppermint is a soft red sitting at HSL 355°, 46%, 91%. Its balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming; it reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Designers often reach for it in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms — ideal for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Looks at home next to cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Peppermint 1359
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, hallways, powder rooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Peppermint
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #F2DCDE?
#F2DCDE is Peppermint, a light red with a warm undertone.
Is #F2DCDE warm or cool?
Peppermint reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Peppermint?
Peppermint works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Peppermint?
Peppermint pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Peppermint?
You can download Peppermint 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 RGB value of #F2DCDE?
#F2DCDE converts to RGB 242, 220, 222.