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First Impression

#F4E5E7

RGB 244, 229, 231 · HSL 352°, 41%, 93% · CMYK 0, 6, 5, 4

First Impression is #F4E5E7 in HEX — rgb(244, 229, 231), hsl(352°, 41%, 93%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 5%, 4%).

First Impression pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 352°, 41%, 93%. 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#F4E5E7

RGB244, 229, 231

HSL352°, 41%, 93%

HSV352°, 6%, 96%

CMYK0, 6, 5, 4

Decimal16049639

CSS RGBrgb(244, 229, 231)

CSS HSLhsl(352, 41%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

First Impression DE6015

Exact match

PPG

Gaiety 1184-1

ΔE 0.7 · #F4E4E5

Dulux

Nursery Quarter S04E1Q

ΔE 0.9 · #F5E4E5

Valspar

Noble Blush 7001-11

ΔE 0.9 · #F7E6E8

Benjamin Moore

Ballerina 2082-70

ΔE 1.3 · #F4E3E7

Behr

Early Sunset 230E-1

ΔE 1.3 · #F5E4E4

Vista Paint

Prettiest Pale K-735

ΔE 1.5 · #F7E8EC

Hallman-Lindsay

Morning Shine 1146

ΔE 1.8 · #F8EAED

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 3.5 · #FDE7E5

Kilz

Vintage Lamp LA220-01

ΔE 3.5 · #E9E2E2

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 3.7 · #E8DDE2

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 4.5 · #F7DDE0

Dutch Boy

Grey Castle VS-9132

ΔE 5.2 · #FCEFE9

Sherwin-Williams

Smart White SW6007

ΔE 5.3 · #E4DBD8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.8 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 6.8 · #F4F4F4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

81/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#F4E5E7

#E6F4F3

Analogous

#F4E6EF

#F4E5E7

#F4EBE6

Triadic

#F4E5E7

#E8F4E6

#E6E8F4

Split-Complementary

#F4E5E7

#E6F4EB

#E6EFF4

Tetradic

#F4E5E7

#EFF4E6

#E6F4F3

#EBE6F4

Monochromatic

#C77A84

#DEB0B6

#F4E5E7

#F7EDEE

Rectangle

#F4E5E7

#F4F3E6

#E6F4F3

#E6E8F4

Compound

#F4E5E7

#F4EBE6

#E6F4F3

#E6EFF4

Variations

Lighter

#F7EBEC

#F8F1F2

#FBF7F7

Darker

#DAA2A9

#BB4A59

#702832

Saturation

#EFEBEC

#F4E6E8

#FAE1E4

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

1.22:1

Fail

vs Black

17.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4E5E7

#EBEAE8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4E5E7

#E8E8E7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4E5E7

#F3E6E6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

First Impression 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

#F6D8C8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4E5E7

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4DDED

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#A9D5D0

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: #F4E5E7;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4E5E7;

CSS Variable

--color-first-impression: #F4E5E7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'first-impression': '#F4E5E7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4E5E7] text-[#F4E5E7]

SCSS

$first-impression: #F4E5E7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4E5E7?

#F4E5E7 is First Impression, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F4E5E7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with First Impression?

First Impression 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 First Impression?

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

Where can I download First Impression?

You can download First Impression 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 First Impression?

The hex code is #F4E5E7. In RGB it's 244, 229, 231, and in HSL it's 352°, 41%, 93%.

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