PINKS

Pink Grapefruit

#F3BAC9

RGB 243, 186, 201 · HSL 344°, 70%, 84% · CMYK 0, 23, 17, 5

Pink Grapefruit is #F3BAC9 in HEX — rgb(243, 186, 201), hsl(344°, 70%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 17%, 5%).

Pink Grapefruit pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 344°, 70%, 84%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#F3BAC9

RGB243, 186, 201

HSL344°, 70%, 84%

HSV344°, 23%, 95%

CMYK0, 23, 17, 5

Decimal15973065

CSS RGBrgb(243, 186, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(344, 70%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Christy's Smile C-1132

ΔE 0.9 · #F2BBC9

Hallman-Lindsay

Christy's Smile 1133

ΔE 0.9 · #F6BBCA

Dunn-Edwards

Berries 'n' Cream DE5051

ΔE 1.7 · #F2B8CA

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2081-50

ΔE 1.8 · #EEB7C4

Sherwin-Williams

In the Pink SW6583

ΔE 2.1 · #F0BCC9

Valspar

Prom Pink 1007-4A

ΔE 2.7 · #EEBCCA

Behr

Sherbet Fruit P180-2

ΔE 3 · #FDC0CE

Dulux

Naked Light S01G2

ΔE 3.1 · #E9B6C3

PPG

Rose Melody 1183-3

ΔE 5.2 · #ECBFC9

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 7.5 · #ECB7B8

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 8.2 · #E2A3B3

Kilz

Sweet Antoinette LA210-01

ΔE 10.3 · #F4C9C8

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 13.7 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 17.4 · #F4D0C2

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 21.9 · #EA899A

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 22.5 · #FAA495

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#F3BAC9

#BAF3E4

Analogous

#F3BAE5

#F3BAC9

#F3C7BA

Triadic

#F3BAC9

#C9F3BA

#BAC9F3

Split-Complementary

#F3BAC9

#BAF3C7

#BAE5F3

Tetradic

#F3BAC9

#E5F3BA

#BAF3E4

#C7BAF3

Monochromatic

#DC3863

#E77996

#F3BAC9

#FBE9EE

Rectangle

#F3BAC9

#F3E4BA

#BAF3E4

#BAC9F3

Compound

#F3BAC9

#F3C7BA

#BAF3E4

#BAE5F3

Variations

Lighter

#F5C8D4

#F5D8E0

#F8EAED

Darker

#E96E8F

#D11B4B

#7C0D2B

Saturation

#DFCED2

#F3BAC9

#F9B4C6

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F3BAC9

#D3D1C9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F3BAC9

#C5C5C7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F3BAC9

#F1BEBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pink Grapefruit 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

#F6B8B2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F3BAC9

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3BDD6

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.

#8BE1CA

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: #F3BAC9;

CSS — background

background-color: #F3BAC9;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-grapefruit: #F3BAC9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-grapefruit': '#F3BAC9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F3BAC9] text-[#F3BAC9]

SCSS

$pink-grapefruit: #F3BAC9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3BAC9?

#F3BAC9 is Pink Grapefruit, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F3BAC9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Grapefruit?

Pink Grapefruit 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 Pink Grapefruit?

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

Where can I download Pink Grapefruit?

You can download Pink Grapefruit 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 Pink Grapefruit?

The hex code is #F3BAC9. In RGB it's 243, 186, 201, and in HSL it's 344°, 70%, 84%.

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