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Rustique

#F5BFB2

RGB 245, 191, 178 · HSL 12°, 77%, 83% · CMYK 0, 22, 27, 4

Rustique is #F5BFB2 in HEX — rgb(245, 191, 178), hsl(12°, 77%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 27%, 4%).

Rustique pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 12°, 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#F5BFB2

RGB245, 191, 178

HSL12°, 77%, 83%

HSV12°, 27%, 96%

CMYK0, 22, 27, 4

Decimal16105394

CSS RGBrgb(245, 191, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 77%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Rustique DE5149

Exact match

Vista Paint

Dainty Debutante C-55

ΔE 1.2 · #F2BCB0

Sherwin-Williams

Jazz Age Coral SW0058

ΔE 1.7 · #F1BFB1

Hallman-Lindsay

Dainty Debutante 56

ΔE 1.7 · #F4BDB3

PPG

Sweet Sheba 1194-4

ΔE 2.8 · #F0B9A9

Benjamin Moore

Phoenix 017

ΔE 2.8 · #FAC5B4

Dulux

Cameo Pink S07G2

ΔE 2.9 · #FCC7BB

Behr

Sunkissed Apricot HDC-CT-14A

ΔE 3.3 · #F2BDAA

Valspar

Salmon Bisque 2003-4B

ΔE 3.6 · #F6C4BC

Kilz

Melon Juice LA240-02

ΔE 3.9 · #FAC5BE

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 4.7 · #F5C2AC

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 7.8 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 8.6 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 15.5 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 15.7 · #FAA495

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 19.3 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#F5BFB2

#B2E8F5

Analogous

#F5B2C6

#F5BFB2

#F5E1B2

Triadic

#F5BFB2

#B2F5C0

#C0B2F5

Split-Complementary

#F5BFB2

#B2F5E1

#B2C6F5

Tetradic

#F5BFB2

#C6F5B2

#B2E8F5

#E1B2F5

Monochromatic

#E3502B

#EC886F

#F5BFB2

#FCECE8

Rectangle

#F5BFB2

#E8F5B2

#B2E8F5

#C0B2F5

Compound

#F5BFB2

#F5E1B2

#B2E8F5

#B2C6F5

Variations

Lighter

#F7CCC2

#F6DBD4

#F8EBE8

Darker

#EF8064

#D73912

#802008

Saturation

#DECECA

#F5C0B2

#FABDAD

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

12.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F5BFB2

#DAD2B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F5BFB2

#CACAB4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F5BFB2

#F4BEC2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Rustique 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

#F7BCA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F5BFB2

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4C1C5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#83D1E5

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: #F5BFB2;

CSS — background

background-color: #F5BFB2;

CSS Variable

--color-rustique: #F5BFB2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rustique': '#F5BFB2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F5BFB2] text-[#F5BFB2]

SCSS

$rustique: #F5BFB2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F5BFB2?

#F5BFB2 is Rustique, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F5BFB2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rustique?

Rustique 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 Rustique?

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

Where can I download Rustique?

You can download Rustique 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 Rustique?

The hex code is #F5BFB2. In RGB it's 245, 191, 178, and in HSL it's 12°, 77%, 83%.

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