PINKS

Baby Steps

#F5C9DA

RGB 245, 201, 218 · HSL 337°, 69%, 87% · CMYK 0, 18, 11, 4

Baby Steps is #F5C9DA in HEX — rgb(245, 201, 218), hsl(337°, 69%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 11%, 4%).

Baby Steps pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 337°, 69%, 87%. 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#F5C9DA

RGB245, 201, 218

HSL337°, 69%, 87%

HSV337°, 18%, 96%

CMYK0, 18, 11, 4

Decimal16107994

CSS RGBrgb(245, 201, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(337, 69%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Pink Destiny 1003-2B

ΔE 0.6 · #F6CADC

Benjamin Moore

Posy 2080-60

ΔE 1.7 · #F4CAD8

PPG

Mountain Laurel 1181-3

ΔE 2.1 · #F4C8D5

Dulux

Lily Legs S48H1

ΔE 2.4 · #EDC6D6

Behr

Kashmir Pink 150E-2

ΔE 2.6 · #EDC7D7

Vista Paint

Seashell Pink C-1125

ΔE 2.7 · #F5CBD7

Hallman-Lindsay

Persian Delight 1148

ΔE 2.7 · #EFCADA

Dunn-Edwards

Sweetheart DE5030

ΔE 3 · #F3C3D8

Sherwin-Williams

Childlike SW6569

ΔE 4 · #E8C0CF

Kilz

Berry Cream RA200-01

ΔE 8.2 · #E3BDDA

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 11.1 · #F7DDE0

IKEA

IKEA023 23

ΔE 11.2 · #E4CBCB

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 11.2 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 13.4 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 18.4 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 19.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#F5C9DA

#C7F5E3

Analogous

#F5C7EF

#F5C9DA

#F5CCC7

Triadic

#F5C9DA

#D9F5C7

#C7D9F5

Split-Complementary

#F5C9DA

#C7F5CC

#C7EFF5

Tetradic

#F5C9DA

#EFF5C7

#C7F5E3

#CCC7F5

Monochromatic

#DD4680

#E986AC

#F5C9DA

#FBE9F0

Rectangle

#F5C9DA

#F5E3C7

#C7F5E3

#C7D9F5

Compound

#F5C9DA

#F5CCC7

#C7F5E3

#C7EFF5

Variations

Lighter

#F7D2E0

#F7DFE8

#F9EEF2

Darker

#EA79A4

#D71D64

#7F0F3A

Saturation

#E5D7DC

#F5C7D9

#FAC2D7

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F5C9DA

#DBDBDA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F5C9DA

#D1D1D8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F5C9DA

#F3CDCD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Baby Steps 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

#F7C3BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F5C9DA

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4C8E3

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.

#96E4C6

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: #F5C9DA;

CSS — background

background-color: #F5C9DA;

CSS Variable

--color-baby-steps: #F5C9DA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'baby-steps': '#F5C9DA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F5C9DA] text-[#F5C9DA]

SCSS

$baby-steps: #F5C9DA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F5C9DA?

#F5C9DA is Baby Steps, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F5C9DA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Baby Steps?

Baby Steps 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 Baby Steps?

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

Where can I download Baby Steps?

You can download Baby Steps 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 Baby Steps?

The hex code is #F5C9DA. In RGB it's 245, 201, 218, and in HSL it's 337°, 69%, 87%.

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