PINKS

Hawaiian Shell

#F3DBD9

RGB 243, 219, 217 · HSL 5°, 52%, 90% · CMYK 0, 10, 11, 5

Hawaiian Shell is #F3DBD9 in HEX — rgb(243, 219, 217), hsl(5°, 52%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 11%, 5%).

Hawaiian Shell pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 5°, 52%, 90%. 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#F3DBD9

RGB243, 219, 217

HSL5°, 52%, 90%

HSV5°, 11%, 95%

CMYK0, 10, 11, 5

Decimal15981529

CSS RGBrgb(243, 219, 217)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 52%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Hawaiian Shell 1055-2

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Playful 2093-60

ΔE 0.5 · #F3DBD8

Dulux

Rose Romantic Half S06E1H

ΔE 0.5 · #F3DBD8

Behr

Antique Pearl 210E-2

ΔE 1.5 · #EFD9D9

Vista Paint

Tutu C-1138

ΔE 1.8 · #F6DDDE

Valspar

Pink Breeze 2001-4C

ΔE 1.8 · #F8E0DE

Hallman-Lindsay

Tutu 1139

ΔE 2.5 · #F8DDDF

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 2.8 · #F7DDE0

Sherwin-Williams

Charming Pink SW6309

ΔE 2.8 · #EDD3D2

IKEA

IKEA031 31

ΔE 2.9 · #F7E2DD

Kilz

Peach Glamour LB180-01

ΔE 3.2 · #EEDEDA

Dunn-Edwards

White Russian DE6050

ΔE 3.3 · #F0E0DC

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 4.1 · #FDE7E5

Dutch Boy

Light Silver VS-9112

ΔE 7 · #FFEEE7

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 9.5 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.6 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#F3DBD9

#D8F1F3

Analogous

#F3D8E3

#F3DBD9

#F3E8D8

Triadic

#F3DBD9

#D8F3DA

#DAD8F3

Split-Complementary

#F3DBD9

#D8F3E8

#D8E3F3

Tetradic

#F3DBD9

#E3F3D8

#D8F1F3

#E8D8F3

Monochromatic

#CE6D64

#E0A49E

#F3DBD9

#F9EDEC

Rectangle

#F3DBD9

#F1F3D8

#D8F1F3

#DAD8F3

Compound

#F3DBD9

#F3E8D8

#D8F1F3

#D8E3F3

Variations

Lighter

#F5E2E0

#F6EAE9

#F9F3F3

Darker

#DF9791

#C64236

#75251E

Saturation

#E9E2E2

#F3DAD8

#F9D5D2

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

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F3DBD9

#E6E3D9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F3DBD9

#DFDFD9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F3DBD9

#F2DBDC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Hawaiian Shell 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

#F6D1BE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F3DBD9

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3D6E2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#A3D7DB

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: #F3DBD9;

CSS — background

background-color: #F3DBD9;

CSS Variable

--color-hawaiian-shell: #F3DBD9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hawaiian-shell': '#F3DBD9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F3DBD9] text-[#F3DBD9]

SCSS

$hawaiian-shell: #F3DBD9;

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#F6DFE0 · ΔE 2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3DBD9?

#F3DBD9 is Hawaiian Shell, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F3DBD9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hawaiian Shell?

Hawaiian Shell 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 Hawaiian Shell?

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

Where can I download Hawaiian Shell?

You can download Hawaiian Shell 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 Hawaiian Shell?

The hex code is #F3DBD9. In RGB it's 243, 219, 217, and in HSL it's 5°, 52%, 90%.

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