PINKS

Posy

#F3E1D3

RGB 243, 225, 211 · HSL 26°, 57%, 89% · CMYK 0, 7, 13, 5

Posy is #F3E1D3 in HEX — rgb(243, 225, 211), hsl(26°, 57%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 13%, 5%).

Posy pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 26°, 57%, 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#F3E1D3

RGB243, 225, 211

HSL26°, 57%, 89%

HSV26°, 13%, 95%

CMYK0, 7, 13, 5

Decimal15983059

CSS RGBrgb(243, 225, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 57%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Peach Everlasting 1195-2

ΔE 0.4 · #F4E2D4

Benjamin Moore

Sheer 894

ΔE 1 · #F6E3D6

Dunn-Edwards

Breakfast Biscuit DE6107

ΔE 1.3 · #F6E3D3

Valspar

Buttery Pink 2005-8C

ΔE 1.3 · #EFDFD0

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly Peach SW6336

ΔE 1.3 · #EFDED1

Behr

Macaroon Cream S250-1

ΔE 1.5 · #F7E1D3

Kilz

Basic Beige LJ150

ΔE 1.5 · #F0E2D4

Vista Paint

Antique Candle Light C-39

ΔE 1.6 · #F3E0D5

Hallman-Lindsay

Antique Candle Light 40

ΔE 1.6 · #F4E1D6

Dulux

Maiden's Blush Quarter S09G1Q

ΔE 1.8 · #F7E5D9

IKEA

IKEA058 58

ΔE 2.4 · #F7E5D3

Farrow & Ball

Dimity 2008

ΔE 2.8 · #EEE3D3

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 5.2 · #EBD9C3

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 5.7 · #ECE6D1

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 7.3 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.1 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

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

#F3E1D3

#D3E5F3

Analogous

#F3D3D5

#F3E1D3

#F3F1D3

Triadic

#F3E1D3

#D3F3E1

#E1D3F3

Split-Complementary

#F3E1D3

#D3F3F1

#D3D5F3

Tetradic

#F3E1D3

#D5F3D3

#D3E5F3

#F1D3F3

Monochromatic

#D28F5B

#E2B897

#F3E1D3

#FAF1EB

Rectangle

#F3E1D3

#E5F3D3

#D3E5F3

#E1D3F3

Compound

#F3E1D3

#F3F1D3

#D3E5F3

#D3D5F3

Variations

Lighter

#F5E7DC

#F6EDE6

#F9F5F1

Darker

#E2B08A

#CB722F

#784219

Saturation

#E8E2DE

#F3E1D3

#F9E0CD

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

16.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F3E1D3

#EBE6D4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F3E1D3

#E4E4D5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F3E1D3

#F3DFE1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Posy 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

#F6D5B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F3E1D3

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3DADE

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.

#A0C3DE

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: #F3E1D3;

CSS — background

background-color: #F3E1D3;

CSS Variable

--color-posy: #F3E1D3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'posy': '#F3E1D3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F3E1D3] text-[#F3E1D3]

SCSS

$posy: #F3E1D3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3E1D3?

#F3E1D3 is Posy, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F3E1D3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Posy?

Posy 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 Posy?

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

Where can I download Posy?

You can download Posy 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 Posy?

The hex code is #F3E1D3. In RGB it's 243, 225, 211, and in HSL it's 26°, 57%, 89%.

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