PINKS

Powder Rose

#F5B3BC

RGB 245, 179, 188 · HSL 352°, 77%, 83% · CMYK 0, 27, 23, 4

Powder Rose is #F5B3BC in HEX — rgb(245, 179, 188), hsl(352°, 77%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 23%, 4%).

Powder Rose pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 352°, 77%, 83%. 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#F5B3BC

RGB245, 179, 188

HSL352°, 77%, 83%

HSV352°, 27%, 96%

CMYK0, 27, 23, 4

Decimal16102332

CSS RGBrgb(245, 179, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(352, 77%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Powder Rose 1184-3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Romance 1333

ΔE 0.9 · #F6B2BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Bubblegum Pink 1098

ΔE 1.8 · #F6B0BA

Behr

Jovial 210C-3

ΔE 2.2 · #F2AFB5

Vista Paint

Bubblegum Pink C-1097

ΔE 2.3 · #F4AEB9

Dulux

Dolls House S03H3

ΔE 3 · #F2AEB3

Dunn-Edwards

Love Affair DE5101

ΔE 4 · #FFBEC8

Valspar

Pink Flutter 1005-2A

ΔE 4.7 · #F6B2C4

Sherwin-Williams

Hopeful SW6597

ΔE 5.4 · #F0B3B2

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 6.3 · #ECB7B8

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 7.1 · #E2A3B3

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 8.6 · #F1A1A6

Kilz

Coral Myth LA190-01

ΔE 9.6 · #ECABA3

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 17.1 · #FAA495

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 17.6 · #F4D0C2

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 17.9 · #EA899A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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 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

#F5B3BC

#B2F5EC

Analogous

#F5B2DD

#F5B3BC

#F5CBB2

Triadic

#F5B3BC

#BBF5B2

#B2BBF5

Split-Complementary

#F5B3BC

#B2F5CB

#B2DDF5

Tetradic

#F5B3BC

#DDF5B2

#B2F5EC

#CBB2F5

Monochromatic

#E32B43

#EC6F7F

#F5B3BC

#FCE8EB

Rectangle

#F5B3BC

#F5ECB2

#B2F5EC

#B2BBF5

Compound

#F5B3BC

#F5CBB2

#B2F5EC

#B2DDF5

Variations

Lighter

#F7C2C9

#F6D4D9

#F8E8EA

Darker

#EF6477

#D7122C

#800818

Saturation

#DECACC

#F5B2BB

#FAADB8

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

1.74:1

Fail

vs Black

12.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F5B3BC

#D2CDBB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F5B3BC

#C0C0BB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F5B3BC

#F3B6B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Powder Rose 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

#F7B3A8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F5B3BC

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4B8CC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#83E5D8

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: #F5B3BC;

CSS — background

background-color: #F5B3BC;

CSS Variable

--color-powder-rose: #F5B3BC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'powder-rose': '#F5B3BC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F5B3BC] text-[#F5B3BC]

SCSS

$powder-rose: #F5B3BC;

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#F0B4C1 · ΔE 3.4

Pure Pink

#FAB6C5 · ΔE 3.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F5B3BC?

#F5B3BC is Powder Rose, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F5B3BC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Powder Rose?

Powder Rose 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 Powder Rose?

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

Where can I download Powder Rose?

You can download Powder Rose 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 Powder Rose?

The hex code is #F5B3BC. In RGB it's 245, 179, 188, and in HSL it's 352°, 77%, 83%.

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