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Hibiscus Petal

#F49ACB

RGB 244, 154, 203 · HSL 327°, 80%, 78% · CMYK 0, 37, 17, 4

Hibiscus Petal is #F49ACB in HEX — rgb(244, 154, 203), hsl(327°, 80%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 17%, 4%).

Hibiscus Petal pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 327°, 80%, 78%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#F49ACB

RGB244, 154, 203

HSL327°, 80%, 78%

HSV327°, 37%, 96%

CMYK0, 37, 17, 4

Decimal16030411

CSS RGBrgb(244, 154, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(327, 80%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Hibiscus Petal 140C-3

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Kiss DE5024

ΔE 4.1 · #F0A0D1

Hallman-Lindsay

Blossoms In Spring 1157

ΔE 5.2 · #E79ACB

Vista Paint

Blossoms in Spring C-1156

ΔE 5.6 · #E599C9

Benjamin Moore

Island 1346

ΔE 6.1 · #E999C0

Dulux

Contemporary Pink S49G4

ΔE 8.5 · #DB94C7

Valspar

Raspberry Sorbet 1001-1B

ΔE 9.7 · #DC7FB4

PPG

Rose Glory 1181-5

ΔE 12.5 · #E585A5

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 15.6 · #C9709E

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 15.9 · #D899B1

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 18.4 · #BF7595

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 19 · #E2A3B3

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 19.2 · #EA899A

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 21.3 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 22.9 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 37 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#F49ACB

#9AF4C2

Analogous

#EF9AF4

#F49ACB

#F49A9F

Triadic

#F49ACB

#CBF49A

#9ACBF4

Split-Complementary

#F49ACB

#9FF49A

#9AF4EF

Tetradic

#F49ACB

#F4EF9A

#9AF4C2

#9A9FF4

Monochromatic

#DC1884

#EC55A8

#F49ACB

#FBDFEF

#FCE8F3

Rectangle

#F49ACB

#F4C29A

#9AF4C2

#9ACBF4

Compound

#F49ACB

#F49A9F

#9AF4C2

#9AF4EF

Variations

Lighter

#F6AED6

#F4C6E0

#F6E0EC

Darker

#F04FA7

#CE0D77

#7A0546

Saturation

#D4B9C8

#F49ACB

#F994CC

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

2.03:1

Fail

vs Black

10.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F49ACB

#C1C3CA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F49ACB

#AEAEC6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F49ACB

#EFA5A5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Hibiscus Petal 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

#F6A0B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F49ACB

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4A5D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8EB

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.

#6FE4A3

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

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 is adequate.

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: #F49ACB;

CSS — background

background-color: #F49ACB;

CSS Variable

--color-hibiscus-petal: #F49ACB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hibiscus-petal': '#F49ACB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F49ACB] text-[#F49ACB]

SCSS

$hibiscus-petal: #F49ACB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F49ACB?

#F49ACB is Hibiscus Petal, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F49ACB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hibiscus Petal?

Hibiscus Petal 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 Hibiscus Petal?

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

Where can I download Hibiscus Petal?

You can download Hibiscus Petal 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 Hibiscus Petal?

The hex code is #F49ACB. In RGB it's 244, 154, 203, and in HSL it's 327°, 80%, 78%.

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