PINKS

Pastel Paper

#F3EAE3

RGB 243, 234, 227 · HSL 26°, 40%, 92% · CMYK 0, 4, 7, 5

Pastel Paper is #F3EAE3 in HEX — rgb(243, 234, 227), hsl(26°, 40%, 92%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 7%, 5%).

Pastel Paper pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 26°, 40%, 92%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#F3EAE3

RGB243, 234, 227

HSL26°, 40%, 92%

HSV26°, 7%, 95%

CMYK0, 4, 7, 5

Decimal15985379

CSS RGBrgb(243, 234, 227)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 40%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Pastel Paper 18-11

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Spooled White DE6071

ΔE 0.7 · #F5EAE3

Valspar

Delicate Bliss 7001-8

ΔE 0.7 · #F3EBE3

IKEA

IKEA002 2

ΔE 1.1 · #EFE8E1

Behr

Bleached Linen PPU5-9

ΔE 1.3 · #F3ECE3

Sherwin-Williams

Ibis White SW7000

ΔE 1.3 · #F2ECE6

Vista Paint

Magic Mica K-1301

ΔE 1.4 · #F5EEE7

Benjamin Moore

Sand 877

ΔE 1.5 · #F1ECE5

Hallman-Lindsay

White Meadow 1055

ΔE 1.6 · #F2E7DE

Kilz

Family Heirloom LC190-01

ΔE 1.7 · #F6ECE2

Dulux

Blossom Time Quarter S08D1Q

ΔE 1.9 · #F1E5DF

Dutch Boy

Grey Castle VS-9132

ΔE 2.6 · #FCEFE9

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 3 · #EEE9E7

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 3.1 · #EAE9E1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.4 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 5.7 · #F4F4F4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

83/100

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

#F3EAE3

#E2ECF3

Analogous

#F3E2E4

#F3EAE3

#F3F2E2

Triadic

#F3EAE3

#E2F3EA

#EAE2F3

Split-Complementary

#F3EAE3

#E2F3F2

#E2E4F3

Tetradic

#F3EAE3

#E4F3E2

#E2ECF3

#F2E2F3

Monochromatic

#C59977

#DCC1AD

#F3EAE3

#F7F2ED

Rectangle

#F3EAE3

#ECF3E2

#E2ECF3

#EAE2F3

Compound

#F3EAE3

#F3F2E2

#E2ECF3

#E2E4F3

Variations

Lighter

#F5EEE8

#F7F2EF

#FAF8F6

Darker

#D8B89F

#B87A4A

#6E4629

Saturation

#EDEAE8

#F3EAE2

#F9E9DC

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

1.19:1

Fail

vs Black

17.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F3EAE3

#EFEDE4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F3EAE3

#ECECE4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F3EAE3

#F3E9EA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pastel Paper 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

#F6DCC5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F3EAE3

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3E1EA

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.

#AAC2D5

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: #F3EAE3;

CSS — background

background-color: #F3EAE3;

CSS Variable

--color-pastel-paper: #F3EAE3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pastel-paper': '#F3EAE3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F3EAE3] text-[#F3EAE3]

SCSS

$pastel-paper: #F3EAE3;

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#F6E8E2 · ΔE 1.9

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#F2EDE8 · ΔE 2.0

Fondant

#F8EDE3 · ΔE 2.0

Frosted Petal

#F9ECE7 · ΔE 2.1

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#F5EAE7 · ΔE 2.2

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#F2E8DD · ΔE 2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3EAE3?

#F3EAE3 is Pastel Paper, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F3EAE3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pastel Paper?

Pastel Paper 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 Pastel Paper?

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

Where can I download Pastel Paper?

You can download Pastel Paper 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 Pastel Paper?

The hex code is #F3EAE3. In RGB it's 243, 234, 227, and in HSL it's 26°, 40%, 92%.

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