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Candy Mix

#F3DFE3

RGB 243, 223, 227 · HSL 348°, 45%, 91% · CMYK 0, 8, 7, 5

Candy Mix is #F3DFE3 in HEX — rgb(243, 223, 227), hsl(348°, 45%, 91%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 7%, 5%).

Candy Mix pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 348°, 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#F3DFE3

RGB243, 223, 227

HSL348°, 45%, 91%

HSV348°, 8%, 95%

CMYK0, 8, 7, 5

Decimal15982563

CSS RGBrgb(243, 223, 227)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 45%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Candy Mix 1181-1

Exact match

Dulux

Pink Star Quarter S01H1Q

ΔE 0.7 · #F5E1E5

Behr

Shabby Chic Pink BIC-05

ΔE 1 · #F3DFE5

Hallman-Lindsay

Dream State 1167

ΔE 1.1 · #EFDDE1

Valspar

Berry Taffy 1006-6C

ΔE 1.3 · #EFDEE1

Benjamin Moore

Peppermint 1359

ΔE 1.4 · #F3DDDF

Vista Paint

Sweet Illusions K-711

ΔE 1.4 · #F7E0E3

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 2.3 · #F7DDE0

Dunn-Edwards

Marshmallow Rose DE6022

ΔE 2.5 · #F7E5E6

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 3.6 · #E8DDE2

Sherwin-Williams

Lighthearted Pink SW6568

ΔE 4 · #EDD5DD

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 4.3 · #FDE7E5

Kilz

Peach Glamour LB180-01

ΔE 4.4 · #EEDEDA

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 5.5 · #E0D7DC

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 8.8 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.1 · #EAEAE4

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 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

#F3DFE3

#DEF2EE

Analogous

#F2DEEC

#F3DFE3

#F2E4DE

Triadic

#F3DFE3

#E2F2DE

#DEE2F2

Split-Complementary

#F3DFE3

#DEF2E4

#DEECF2

Tetradic

#F3DFE3

#ECF2DE

#DEF2EE

#E4DEF2

Monochromatic

#C86F81

#DDA6B1

#F3DFE3

#F8EDEF

Rectangle

#F3DFE3

#F2EEDE

#DEF2EE

#DEE2F2

Compound

#F3DFE3

#F2E4DE

#DEF2EE

#DEECF2

Variations

Lighter

#F5E4E8

#F6ECEE

#F9F4F5

Darker

#DA99A6

#BF415A

#712433

Saturation

#EBE5E6

#F2DEE2

#F9D7DE

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

1.27:1

Fail

vs Black

16.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F3DFE3

#E7E6E4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F3DFE3

#E3E3E2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F3DFE3

#F2E0E1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Candy Mix 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

#F6D4C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F3DFE3

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3D9EA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#A7D8CE

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: #F3DFE3;

CSS — background

background-color: #F3DFE3;

CSS Variable

--color-candy-mix: #F3DFE3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'candy-mix': '#F3DFE3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F3DFE3] text-[#F3DFE3]

SCSS

$candy-mix: #F3DFE3;

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#F3E2E6 · ΔE 1.4

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#F2DCDE · ΔE 1.6

Baby Pink

#F8E3E8 · ΔE 1.6

Aztec Lily

#F8E1E7 · ΔE 1.8

Cotton Candy

#F6DFE0 · ΔE 1.9

Gentle Blush

#FAE4E8 · ΔE 2.0

Baby Dreams

#F5E3EA · ΔE 2.2

Rosemist

#EEE0E2 · ΔE 2.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3DFE3?

#F3DFE3 is Candy Mix, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F3DFE3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Candy Mix?

Candy Mix 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 Candy Mix?

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

Where can I download Candy Mix?

You can download Candy Mix 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 Candy Mix?

The hex code is #F3DFE3. In RGB it's 243, 223, 227, and in HSL it's 348°, 45%, 91%.

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