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Marshmallow Cream

#F3E0D6

RGB 243, 224, 214 · HSL 21°, 55%, 90% · CMYK 0, 8, 12, 5

Marshmallow Cream is #F3E0D6 in HEX — rgb(243, 224, 214), hsl(21°, 55%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 12%, 5%).

Marshmallow Cream pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 21°, 55%, 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#F3E0D6

RGB243, 224, 214

HSL21°, 55%, 90%

HSV21°, 12%, 95%

CMYK0, 8, 12, 5

Decimal15982806

CSS RGBrgb(243, 224, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 55%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Antique Candle Light C-39

ΔE 0.5 · #F3E0D5

Hallman-Lindsay

Antique Candle Light 40

ΔE 0.6 · #F4E1D6

PPG

Peach Shortcake 1199-2

ΔE 0.7 · #F3DFD4

Dulux

Angel's Face Half S08E1H

ΔE 0.7 · #F2DED4

Benjamin Moore

Head AF-250

ΔE 1.4 · #F0DFD3

Valspar

Apricot Ice 2001-2C

ΔE 1.5 · #F8E3DA

Sherwin-Williams

Faint Coral SW6329

ΔE 1.5 · #EEDED5

Behr

Peach Rose HDC-CT-12

ΔE 1.5 · #F7E4D9

Kilz

Taupe Pearls LB170-01

ΔE 1.5 · #EFDCD3

Dunn-Edwards

Blushing Bride DE6093

ΔE 2.1 · #EEDAD1

IKEA

IKEA031 31

ΔE 2.8 · #F7E2DD

Farrow & Ball

Dimity 2008

ΔE 4.2 · #EEE3D3

Dutch Boy

Light Silver VS-9112

ΔE 5.1 · #FFEEE7

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 6.8 · #E4E2D3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.6 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 8.3 · #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

#F3E0D6

#D7EAF4

Analogous

#F4D7DC

#F3E0D6

#F4EFD7

Triadic

#F3E0D6

#D7F4E1

#E1D7F4

Split-Complementary

#F3E0D6

#D7F4EF

#D7DCF4

Tetradic

#F3E0D6

#DCF4D7

#D7EAF4

#EFD7F4

Monochromatic

#D18861

#E2B59C

#F3E0D6

#F9F0EB

Rectangle

#F3E0D6

#EAF4D7

#D7EAF4

#E1D7F4

Compound

#F3E0D6

#F4EFD7

#D7EAF4

#D7DCF4

Variations

Lighter

#F6E7DF

#F7EEE9

#FAF5F3

Darker

#E1AB8E

#CB6732

#783C1B

Saturation

#EAE4E1

#F4E1D7

#F9E0D2

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

1.28:1

Fail

vs Black

16.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F3E0D6

#EAE6D7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F3E0D6

#E3E3D7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F3E0D6

#F3DFE1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Marshmallow Cream 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

#F6D5BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F3E0D6

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3DAE0

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.

#A1C8DD

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: #F3E0D6;

CSS — background

background-color: #F3E0D6;

CSS Variable

--color-marshmallow-cream: #F3E0D6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'marshmallow-cream': '#F3E0D6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F3E0D6] text-[#F3E0D6]

SCSS

$marshmallow-cream: #F3E0D6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3E0D6?

#F3E0D6 is Marshmallow Cream, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F3E0D6 warm or cool?

Marshmallow Cream reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Marshmallow Cream?

Marshmallow Cream 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 Marshmallow Cream?

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

Where can I download Marshmallow Cream?

You can download Marshmallow Cream 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 Marshmallow Cream?

The hex code is #F3E0D6. In RGB it's 243, 224, 214, and in HSL it's 21°, 55%, 90%.

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