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Peach Shortcake

#F3DFD4

RGB 243, 223, 212 · HSL 21°, 56%, 89% · CMYK 0, 8, 13, 5

Peach Shortcake is #F3DFD4 in HEX — rgb(243, 223, 212), hsl(21°, 56%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 13%, 5%).

Peach Shortcake pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 21°, 56%, 89%. 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#F3DFD4

RGB243, 223, 212

HSL21°, 56%, 89%

HSV21°, 13%, 95%

CMYK0, 8, 13, 5

Decimal15982548

CSS RGBrgb(243, 223, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 56%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Peach Shortcake 1199-2

Exact match

Vista Paint

Antique Candle Light C-39

ΔE 0.5 · #F3E0D5

Dulux

Angel's Face Half S08E1H

ΔE 0.6 · #F2DED4

Hallman-Lindsay

Antique Candle Light 40

ΔE 0.7 · #F4E1D6

Benjamin Moore

Head AF-250

ΔE 1.3 · #F0DFD3

Kilz

Taupe Pearls LB170-01

ΔE 1.5 · #EFDCD3

Dunn-Edwards

Canyonville DE6100

ΔE 1.6 · #F5DED1

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly Peach SW6336

ΔE 1.6 · #EFDED1

Behr

Peach Rose HDC-CT-12

ΔE 1.7 · #F7E4D9

Valspar

Apricot Ice 2001-2C

ΔE 1.9 · #F8E3DA

IKEA

IKEA033 33

ΔE 3.1 · #F4D9CE

Farrow & Ball

Pink Ground 202

ΔE 4.1 · #EFD6C7

Dutch Boy

Light Silver VS-9112

ΔE 5.7 · #FFEEE7

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 7 · #E4E2D3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.2 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 8.5 · #FAF4E3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

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

#F3DFD4

#D3E8F3

Analogous

#F3D3D8

#F3DFD4

#F3EED3

Triadic

#F3DFD4

#D3F3DE

#DED3F3

Split-Complementary

#F3DFD4

#D3F3EE

#D3D8F3

Tetradic

#F3DFD4

#D8F3D3

#D3E8F3

#EED3F3

Monochromatic

#D1855C

#E2B298

#F3DFD4

#F9F0EB

Rectangle

#F3DFD4

#E8F3D3

#D3E8F3

#DED3F3

Compound

#F3DFD4

#F3EED3

#D3E8F3

#D3D8F3

Variations

Lighter

#F5E5DC

#F6ECE6

#F9F4F1

Darker

#E1A98A

#CA6630

#773B1A

Saturation

#E8E2DE

#F3DED3

#F9DCCD

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

1.29:1

Fail

vs Black

16.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F3DFD4

#E9E5D5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F3DFD4

#E3E3D5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F3DFD4

#F3DEE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Peach Shortcake 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

#F6D4BA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F3DFD4

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3D9DE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#A1C8DE

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: #F3DFD4;

CSS — background

background-color: #F3DFD4;

CSS Variable

--color-peach-shortcake: #F3DFD4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peach-shortcake': '#F3DFD4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F3DFD4] text-[#F3DFD4]

SCSS

$peach-shortcake: #F3DFD4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3DFD4?

#F3DFD4 is Peach Shortcake, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F3DFD4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Peach Shortcake?

Peach Shortcake 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 Peach Shortcake?

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

Where can I download Peach Shortcake?

You can download Peach Shortcake 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 Peach Shortcake?

The hex code is #F3DFD4. In RGB it's 243, 223, 212, and in HSL it's 21°, 56%, 89%.

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