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Décor White

#F2E5CF

RGB 242, 229, 207 · HSL 38°, 57%, 88% · CMYK 0, 5, 14, 5

Décor White is #F2E5CF in HEX — rgb(242, 229, 207), hsl(38°, 57%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 14%, 5%).

Décor White pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 38°, 57%, 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#F2E5CF

RGB242, 229, 207

HSL38°, 57%, 88%

HSV38°, 14%, 95%

CMYK0, 5, 14, 5

Decimal15918543

CSS RGBrgb(242, 229, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 57%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Décor White SW7559

Exact match

Behr

Warm Marshmallow HDC-NT-11A

ΔE 0.6 · #F1E5D0

Valspar

Cameo White 7002-21

ΔE 0.7 · #F0E3CD

Vista Paint

Petticoat C-9

ΔE 0.8 · #F0E4CD

PPG

Pita Bread 1089-1

ΔE 1 · #F5E7D2

Benjamin Moore

Sandy 948

ΔE 1.3 · #F0E6D1

Dunn-Edwards

Celtic Linen DEC744

ΔE 1.3 · #F5E5CE

Hallman-Lindsay

Petticoat 10

ΔE 1.3 · #EFE5CE

Dulux

Blended Cream SW1B7

ΔE 1.4 · #EFE1CC

Farrow & Ball

New White 59

ΔE 1.4 · #F5E8D0

IKEA

IKEA035 35

ΔE 1.7 · #F8E9D3

Kilz

Ancestral TB-82

ΔE 1.8 · #F4E3CF

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 2.7 · #E9DEC8

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 2.7 · #ECE6D1

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 4.9 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.7 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

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

#F2E5CF

#CFDCF2

Analogous

#F2D4CF

#F2E5CF

#EDF2CF

Triadic

#F2E5CF

#CFF2E5

#E5CFF2

Split-Complementary

#F2E5CF

#CFEDF2

#D4CFF2

Tetradic

#F2E5CF

#CFF2D4

#CFDCF2

#F2CFED

Monochromatic

#D1A457

#E1C593

#F2E5CF

#FAF4EB

Rectangle

#F2E5CF

#DCF2CF

#CFDCF2

#E5CFF2

Compound

#F2E5CF

#EDF2CF

#CFDCF2

#D4CFF2

Variations

Lighter

#F4EAD9

#F6EFE4

#F9F5F0

Darker

#E1C086

#C9902E

#775419

Saturation

#E6E2DB

#F2E5CF

#F8E7C8

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

16.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2E5CF

#EEE8D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2E5CF

#E7E7D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2E5CF

#F3E2E5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Décor White 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

#F5D8B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2E5CF

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2DDDB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#A0B6DE

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: #F2E5CF;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2E5CF;

CSS Variable

--color-décor-white: #F2E5CF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'décor-white': '#F2E5CF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2E5CF] text-[#F2E5CF]

SCSS

$décor-white: #F2E5CF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2E5CF?

#F2E5CF is Décor White, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F2E5CF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Décor White?

Décor White 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 Décor White?

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

Where can I download Décor White?

You can download Décor White 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 Décor White?

The hex code is #F2E5CF. In RGB it's 242, 229, 207, and in HSL it's 38°, 57%, 88%.

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