PINKS

Clerestory

#F4E6E0

RGB 244, 230, 224 · HSL 18°, 48%, 92% · CMYK 0, 6, 8, 4

Clerestory is #F4E6E0 in HEX — rgb(244, 230, 224), hsl(18°, 48%, 92%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 8%, 4%).

Clerestory pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 18°, 48%, 92%. 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#F4E6E0

RGB244, 230, 224

HSL18°, 48%, 92%

HSV18°, 8%, 96%

CMYK0, 6, 8, 4

Decimal16049888

CSS RGBrgb(244, 230, 224)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 48%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Aubergine 1064-1

ΔE 0.9 · #F2E4DD

Dulux

Blossom Time Quarter S08D1Q

ΔE 0.9 · #F1E5DF

Benjamin Moore

Mellow 2094-70

ΔE 1.1 · #F7E9E3

Vista Paint

Castleford K-1127

ΔE 1.1 · #F6E9E2

Dunn-Edwards

Ancient Scroll DE6092

ΔE 1.1 · #F5E6DE

Valspar

Pink Kiss 1007-2C

ΔE 1.1 · #F6E9E2

Hallman-Lindsay

White Meadow 1055

ΔE 1.9 · #F2E7DE

Behr

Bleached Shell W-D-120

ΔE 1.9 · #F7E6E3

Sherwin-Williams

Intimate White SW6322

ΔE 2.4 · #F0E1D8

IKEA

IKEA002 2

ΔE 2.6 · #EFE8E1

Kilz

Peach Glamour LB180-01

ΔE 2.9 · #EEDEDA

Dutch Boy

Grey Castle VS-9132

ΔE 3.1 · #FCEFE9

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 3.7 · #FDE7E5

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 4.8 · #EAE9E1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.1 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 7.1 · #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 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

#F4E6E0

#E1EFF4

Analogous

#F4E1E5

#F4E6E0

#F4F0E1

Triadic

#F4E6E0

#E1F4E7

#E7E1F4

Split-Complementary

#F4E6E0

#E1F4F0

#E1E5F4

Tetradic

#F4E6E0

#E5F4E1

#E1EFF4

#F0E1F4

Monochromatic

#CD8B70

#E1B9A8

#F4E6E0

#F8F0EC

Rectangle

#F4E6E0

#EFF4E1

#E1EFF4

#E7E1F4

Compound

#F4E6E0

#F4F0E1

#E1EFF4

#E1E5F4

Variations

Lighter

#F7ECE7

#F8F1EE

#FAF7F5

Darker

#DEAE9A

#C4663F

#753A22

Saturation

#EEE9E8

#F4E7E1

#FAE5DC

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

17.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4E6E0

#EDEAE1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4E6E0

#E8E8E1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4E6E0

#F4E5E7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Clerestory 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

#F6D9C3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4E6E0

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4DEE7

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.

#A5CAD9

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: #F4E6E0;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4E6E0;

CSS Variable

--color-clerestory: #F4E6E0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'clerestory': '#F4E6E0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4E6E0] text-[#F4E6E0]

SCSS

$clerestory: #F4E6E0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4E6E0?

#F4E6E0 is Clerestory, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F4E6E0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Clerestory?

Clerestory 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 Clerestory?

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

Where can I download Clerestory?

You can download Clerestory 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 Clerestory?

The hex code is #F4E6E0. In RGB it's 244, 230, 224, and in HSL it's 18°, 48%, 92%.

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