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Aubergine

#F2E4DD

RGB 242, 228, 221 · HSL 20°, 45%, 91% · CMYK 0, 6, 9, 5

Aubergine is #F2E4DD in HEX — rgb(242, 228, 221), hsl(20°, 45%, 91%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 9%, 5%).

Aubergine pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 20°, 45%, 91%. 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#F2E4DD

RGB242, 228, 221

HSL20°, 45%, 91%

HSV20°, 9%, 95%

CMYK0, 6, 9, 5

Decimal15918301

CSS RGBrgb(242, 228, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 45%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Aubergine 1064-1

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Melted 2095-70

ΔE 0.9 · #EFE3DC

Dulux

Blossom Time Quarter S08D1Q

ΔE 0.9 · #F1E5DF

Dunn-Edwards

Ancient Scroll DE6092

ΔE 1 · #F5E6DE

Hallman-Lindsay

Merlins Beard 124

ΔE 1.4 · #EFE2D9

Valspar

Seashore Bud 7001-14

ΔE 1.5 · #EDE2DA

Sherwin-Williams

Intimate White SW6322

ΔE 1.5 · #F0E1D8

Vista Paint

Castleford K-1127

ΔE 1.7 · #F6E9E2

Behr

Malted Milk 700C-2

ΔE 1.8 · #ECE2DC

IKEA

IKEA026 26

ΔE 2 · #EBE0D9

Kilz

Peach Glamour LB180-01

ΔE 2.5 · #EEDEDA

Farrow & Ball

Great White 2006

ΔE 3.7 · #E7DEDB

Dutch Boy

Grey Castle VS-9132

ΔE 3.9 · #FCEFE9

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 4.8 · #EAE9E1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.2 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 7.5 · #FAF4E3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

80/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#F2E4DD

#DEEBF2

Analogous

#F2DEE1

#F2E4DD

#F2EFDE

Triadic

#F2E4DD

#DEF2E5

#E5DEF2

Split-Complementary

#F2E4DD

#DEF2EF

#DEE1F2

Tetradic

#F2E4DD

#E1F2DE

#DEEBF2

#EFDEF2

Monochromatic

#C88D6F

#DDB9A6

#F2E4DD

#F8F0ED

Rectangle

#F2E4DD

#EBF2DE

#DEEBF2

#E5DEF2

Compound

#F2E4DD

#F2EFDE

#DEEBF2

#DEE1F2

Variations

Lighter

#F5EAE4

#F6EFEC

#F9F6F4

Darker

#DAAF99

#BF6B41

#713D24

Saturation

#EBE7E5

#F2E5DE

#F9E3D7

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

1.24:1

Fail

vs Black

16.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2E4DD

#EBE8DE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2E4DD

#E6E6DE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2E4DD

#F2E3E4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Aubergine 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

#F5D8C1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2E4DD

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2DDE5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#A7C7D8

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: #F2E4DD;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2E4DD;

CSS Variable

--color-aubergine: #F2E4DD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aubergine': '#F2E4DD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2E4DD] text-[#F2E4DD]

SCSS

$aubergine: #F2E4DD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2E4DD?

#F2E4DD is Aubergine, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F2E4DD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aubergine?

Aubergine 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 Aubergine?

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

Where can I download Aubergine?

You can download Aubergine 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 Aubergine?

The hex code is #F2E4DD. In RGB it's 242, 228, 221, and in HSL it's 20°, 45%, 91%.

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