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Lover’s Retreat

#F4CED8

RGB 244, 206, 216 · HSL 344°, 63%, 88% · CMYK 0, 16, 11, 4

Lover’s Retreat is #F4CED8 in HEX — rgb(244, 206, 216), hsl(344°, 63%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 11%, 4%).

Lover’s Retreat pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 344°, 63%, 88%. 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#F4CED8

RGB244, 206, 216

HSL344°, 63%, 88%

HSV344°, 16%, 96%

CMYK0, 16, 11, 4

Decimal16043736

CSS RGBrgb(244, 206, 216)

CSS HSLhsl(344, 63%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Early 2084-60

ΔE 0.9 · #F7D0DA

Hallman-Lindsay

Seashell Pink 1126

ΔE 1 · #F7CFDA

Valspar

Hello Dolly 1007-4B

ΔE 1.3 · #F5D1DC

Dulux

Pink Star S01H1

ΔE 1.4 · #EFCBD5

Vista Paint

Baby Blush K-725

ΔE 1.9 · #F7D1DE

Behr

Pink Elephant M170-1

ΔE 2 · #FAD2DE

PPG

Pale Primrose 1182-3

ΔE 2.2 · #EEC8D3

Dunn-Edwards

Creamy Strawberry DE5050

ΔE 2.8 · #FCD2DF

Sherwin-Williams

Priscilla SW6575

ΔE 3.5 · #F1D3DA

Kilz

Sweet Blush LA230-01

ΔE 6.3 · #EDD1D1

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 7.1 · #F7DDE0

IKEA

IKEA023 23

ΔE 7.4 · #E4CBCB

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 10.3 · #E6D1CB

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 11 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 14.9 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm 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

#F4CED8

#CDF4E9

Analogous

#F4CDEB

#F4CED8

#F4D6CD

Triadic

#F4CED8

#D7F4CD

#CDD7F4

Split-Complementary

#F4CED8

#CDF4D6

#CDEBF4

Tetradic

#F4CED8

#EBF4CD

#CDF4E9

#D6CDF4

Monochromatic

#D75074

#E68FA6

#F4CED8

#FAEAEF

Rectangle

#F4CED8

#F4E9CD

#CDF4E9

#CDD7F4

Compound

#F4CED8

#F4D6CD

#CDF4E9

#CDEBF4

Variations

Lighter

#F6D7DF

#F6E3E8

#F9F0F2

Darker

#E5829C

#D12654

#7C1430

Saturation

#E6DBDE

#F4CDD7

#F9C7D5

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4CED8

#DEDDD8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4CED8

#D5D5D7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4CED8

#F2D0D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Lover’s Retreat 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

#F6C7BD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4CED8

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4CCE1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EA

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.

#9CE1CF

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: #F4CED8;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4CED8;

CSS Variable

--color-lover’s-retreat: #F4CED8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lover’s-retreat': '#F4CED8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4CED8] text-[#F4CED8]

SCSS

$lover’s-retreat: #F4CED8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4CED8?

#F4CED8 is Lover’s Retreat, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F4CED8 warm or cool?

Lover’s Retreat reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lover’s Retreat?

Lover’s Retreat 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 Lover’s Retreat?

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

Where can I download Lover’s Retreat?

You can download Lover’s Retreat 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 Lover’s Retreat?

The hex code is #F4CED8. In RGB it's 244, 206, 216, and in HSL it's 344°, 63%, 88%.

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