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Brandy Alexander

#F3E2DC

RGB 243, 226, 220 · HSL 16°, 49%, 91% · CMYK 0, 7, 9, 5

Brandy Alexander is #F3E2DC in HEX — rgb(243, 226, 220), hsl(16°, 49%, 91%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 9%, 5%).

Brandy Alexander pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 16°, 49%, 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#F3E2DC

RGB243, 226, 220

HSL16°, 49%, 91%

HSV16°, 9%, 95%

CMYK0, 7, 9, 5

Decimal15983324

CSS RGBrgb(243, 226, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 49%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Brandy Alexander 1052-2

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Faded Light DE6078

ΔE 0.7 · #F5E4DE

Vista Paint

Morning Side C-95

ΔE 0.8 · #F4E1DB

Benjamin Moore

Key 885

ΔE 1.2 · #F6E5E0

Hallman-Lindsay

Morning Side 96

ΔE 1.5 · #F3E2DF

Dulux

Fairy Pink Quarter S07F1Q

ΔE 1.5 · #F6E6E1

IKEA

IKEA031 31

ΔE 1.6 · #F7E2DD

Kilz

Peach Glamour LB180-01

ΔE 1.8 · #EEDEDA

Sherwin-Williams

Intimate White SW6322

ΔE 1.8 · #F0E1D8

Valspar

Adobe Blush 7001-4

ΔE 1.8 · #F6E5DC

Behr

Almond Kiss RD-W13

ΔE 1.9 · #F9E4DF

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 3.5 · #FDE7E5

Dutch Boy

Light Silver VS-9112

ΔE 4.2 · #FFEEE7

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 5.7 · #F7DDE0

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.4 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 8.6 · #FAF4E3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

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

#F3E2DC

#DDEDF3

Analogous

#F3DDE2

#F3E2DC

#F3EEDD

Triadic

#F3E2DC

#DDF3E3

#E3DDF3

Split-Complementary

#F3E2DC

#DDF3EE

#DDE2F3

Tetradic

#F3E2DC

#E2F3DD

#DDEDF3

#EEDDF3

Monochromatic

#CC856B

#E0B4A4

#F3E2DC

#F8EFEC

Rectangle

#F3E2DC

#EDF3DD

#DDEDF3

#E3DDF3

Compound

#F3E2DC

#F3EEDD

#DDEDF3

#DDE2F3

Variations

Lighter

#F6E8E4

#F7EFEB

#FAF6F4

Darker

#DDA996

#C4603B

#743720

Saturation

#EBE6E5

#F3E3DD

#F9E0D7

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

1.26:1

Fail

vs Black

16.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F3E2DC

#EAE7DD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F3E2DC

#E5E5DD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F3E2DC

#F3E1E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Brandy Alexander 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

#F6D6C0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F3E2DC

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3DBE4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#A5CCDA

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: #F3E2DC;

CSS — background

background-color: #F3E2DC;

CSS Variable

--color-brandy-alexander: #F3E2DC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brandy-alexander': '#F3E2DC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F3E2DC] text-[#F3E2DC]

SCSS

$brandy-alexander: #F3E2DC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3E2DC?

#F3E2DC is Brandy Alexander, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F3E2DC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brandy Alexander?

Brandy Alexander 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 Brandy Alexander?

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

Where can I download Brandy Alexander?

You can download Brandy Alexander 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 Brandy Alexander?

The hex code is #F3E2DC. In RGB it's 243, 226, 220, and in HSL it's 16°, 49%, 91%.

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