PINKS

Impure White

#F5E7E3

RGB 245, 231, 227 · HSL 13°, 47%, 93% · CMYK 0, 6, 7, 4

Impure White is #F5E7E3 in HEX — rgb(245, 231, 227), hsl(13°, 47%, 93%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 7%, 4%).

Impure White pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 13°, 47%, 93%. 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#F5E7E3

RGB245, 231, 227

HSL13°, 47%, 93%

HSV13°, 7%, 96%

CMYK0, 6, 7, 4

Decimal16115683

CSS RGBrgb(245, 231, 227)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 47%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Pale Petals K-695

ΔE 0.5 · #F5E7E4

Dulux

Fairy Pink Quarter S07F1Q

ΔE 0.9 · #F6E6E1

Behr

Bleached Shell W-D-120

ΔE 1.2 · #F7E6E3

Benjamin Moore

Mellow 2094-70

ΔE 1.2 · #F7E9E3

PPG

Rockabye Baby 1188-1

ΔE 1.2 · #F4E4E0

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Duet 75

ΔE 1.2 · #F8E7E4

Valspar

Pink Kiss 1007-2C

ΔE 1.7 · #F6E9E2

Dunn-Edwards

Faded Light DE6078

ΔE 1.8 · #F5E4DE

IKEA

IKEA031 31

ΔE 2.9 · #F7E2DD

Dutch Boy

Grey Castle VS-9132

ΔE 2.9 · #FCEFE9

Kilz

Peach Glamour LB180-01

ΔE 3.1 · #EEDEDA

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 3.2 · #FDE7E5

Sherwin-Williams

Ibis White SW7000

ΔE 3.3 · #F2ECE6

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.2 · #EAEAE4

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 5.2 · #EAE9E1

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 6.5 · #F4F4F4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

82/100

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

#F5E7E3

#E5F2F6

Analogous

#F6E5EA

#F5E7E3

#F6F1E5

Triadic

#F5E7E3

#E5F6E8

#E8E5F6

Split-Complementary

#F5E7E3

#E5F6F1

#E5EAF6

Tetradic

#F5E7E3

#EAF6E5

#E5F2F6

#F1E5F6

Monochromatic

#CD8874

#E1B8AD

#F5E7E3

#F8EFEC

Rectangle

#F5E7E3

#F2F6E5

#E5F2F6

#E8E5F6

Compound

#F5E7E3

#F6F1E5

#E5F2F6

#E5EAF6

Variations

Lighter

#F7EDEA

#F9F2F0

#FBF8F7

Darker

#DEAB9E

#C35E42

#753523

Saturation

#F0ECEB

#F6E8E5

#FAE6E0

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

1.21:1

Fail

vs Black

17.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F5E7E3

#EEECE4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F5E7E3

#E9E9E4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F5E7E3

#F5E7E8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Impure White 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

#F7DAC5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F5E7E3

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4DFEA

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.

#A6CED9

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: #F5E7E3;

CSS — background

background-color: #F5E7E3;

CSS Variable

--color-impure-white: #F5E7E3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'impure-white': '#F5E7E3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F5E7E3] text-[#F5E7E3]

SCSS

$impure-white: #F5E7E3;

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#EFE2DE · ΔE 1.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F5E7E3?

#F5E7E3 is Impure White, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F5E7E3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Impure White?

Impure White 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 Impure White?

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

Where can I download Impure White?

You can download Impure White 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 Impure White?

The hex code is #F5E7E3. In RGB it's 245, 231, 227, and in HSL it's 13°, 47%, 93%.

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