PINKS

Delicacy

#F5E3E2

RGB 245, 227, 226 · HSL 3°, 49%, 92% · CMYK 0, 7, 8, 4

Delicacy is #F5E3E2 in HEX — rgb(245, 227, 226), hsl(3°, 49%, 92%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 8%, 4%).

Delicacy pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 3°, 49%, 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#F5E3E2

RGB245, 227, 226

HSL3°, 49%, 92%

HSV3°, 8%, 96%

CMYK0, 7, 8, 4

Decimal16114658

CSS RGBrgb(245, 227, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 49%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Precious Pink Quarter S04F1Q

ΔE 0.6 · #F6E4E4

Behr

Early Sunset 230E-1

ΔE 0.7 · #F5E4E4

Vista Paint

Arctic Lights K-1151

ΔE 0.9 · #F4E1E1

Benjamin Moore

Wispy 2005-70

ΔE 1 · #F8E5E5

Hallman-Lindsay

Morning Side 96

ΔE 1.2 · #F3E2DF

PPG

Gaiety 1184-1

ΔE 1.3 · #F4E4E5

Dunn-Edwards

Marshmallow Rose DE6022

ΔE 1.3 · #F7E5E6

Valspar

Noble Blush 7001-11

ΔE 1.9 · #F7E6E8

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 2.3 · #FDE7E5

IKEA

IKEA031 31

ΔE 2.4 · #F7E2DD

Kilz

Peach Glamour LB180-01

ΔE 2.6 · #EEDEDA

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 3.8 · #F7DDE0

Sherwin-Williams

Intimate White SW6322

ΔE 4.4 · #F0E1D8

Dutch Boy

Light Silver VS-9112

ΔE 4.8 · #FFEEE7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.1 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 8 · #F4F4F4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

80/100

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

#F5E3E2

#E1F4F5

Analogous

#F5E1EA

#F5E3E2

#F5ECE1

Triadic

#F5E3E2

#E1F5E2

#E2E1F5

Split-Complementary

#F5E3E2

#E1F5EC

#E1EAF5

Tetradic

#F5E3E2

#EAF5E1

#E1F4F5

#ECE1F5

Monochromatic

#CE736F

#E1AAA8

#F5E3E2

#F8EDEC

Rectangle

#F5E3E2

#F4F5E1

#E1F4F5

#E2E1F5

Compound

#F5E3E2

#F5ECE1

#E1F4F5

#E1EAF5

Variations

Lighter

#F7E7E7

#F8EEEE

#FAF6F5

Darker

#DE9D99

#C5443D

#752521

Saturation

#EEE8E8

#F5E2E1

#FADDDB

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

1.24:1

Fail

vs Black

16.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F5E3E2

#EBE9E3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F5E3E2

#E6E6E2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F5E3E2

#F5E3E4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Delicacy 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

#F7D7C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F5E3E2

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4DCE9

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.

#A5D7DA

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: #F5E3E2;

CSS — background

background-color: #F5E3E2;

CSS Variable

--color-delicacy: #F5E3E2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'delicacy': '#F5E3E2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F5E3E2] text-[#F5E3E2]

SCSS

$delicacy: #F5E3E2;

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#FDE8E6 · ΔE 2.3

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#F6DFE0 · ΔE 2.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F5E3E2?

#F5E3E2 is Delicacy, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F5E3E2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Delicacy?

Delicacy 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 Delicacy?

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

Where can I download Delicacy?

You can download Delicacy 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 Delicacy?

The hex code is #F5E3E2. In RGB it's 245, 227, 226, and in HSL it's 3°, 49%, 92%.

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