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Elegant Bloom

#F6A4A8

RGB 246, 164, 168 · HSL 357°, 82%, 80% · CMYK 0, 33, 32, 4

Elegant Bloom is #F6A4A8 in HEX — rgb(246, 164, 168), hsl(357°, 82%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 32%, 4%).

Elegant Bloom pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 357°, 82%, 80%. 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#F6A4A8

RGB246, 164, 168

HSL357°, 82%, 80%

HSV357°, 33%, 96%

CMYK0, 33, 32, 4

Decimal16164008

CSS RGBrgb(246, 164, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(357, 82%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Elegant Bloom S04H4

Exact match

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 1.6 · #F1A1A6

Dunn-Edwards

Simple Pink DE5087

ΔE 2 · #F9A3AA

Vista Paint

Patient Pink K-659

ΔE 3.4 · #FFAAAA

Hallman-Lindsay

Nosegay 1086

ΔE 3.4 · #FAA4A3

Valspar

Antique Coral 1007-2A

ΔE 3.6 · #EDA09F

PPG

River Rouge 1187-4

ΔE 3.6 · #EC9B9D

Benjamin Moore

Heartbeat 1319

ΔE 4 · #EF999F

Behr

Blushing Apricot 200A-3

ΔE 4.1 · #FFACB5

Sherwin-Williams

Amaryllis SW6591

ΔE 6.7 · #ED939D

Kilz

Canyon Blossom LA210-02

ΔE 8.1 · #DE9B98

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 10.5 · #FAA495

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 11 · #E2A3B3

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 11.6 · #EA899A

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 12.6 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 23 · #F4D0C2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#F6A4A8

#A2F6F2

Analogous

#F6A2D0

#F6A4A8

#F6C8A2

Triadic

#F6A4A8

#A6F6A2

#A2A6F6

Split-Complementary

#F6A4A8

#A2F6C8

#A2D0F6

Tetradic

#F6A4A8

#D0F6A2

#A2F6F2

#C8A2F6

Monochromatic

#E81721

#EF5D64

#F6A4A8

#FDE8E9

Rectangle

#F6A4A8

#F6F2A2

#A2F6F2

#A2A6F6

Compound

#F6A4A8

#F6C8A2

#A2F6F2

#A2D0F6

Variations

Lighter

#F8B5B8

#F6CBCD

#F7E3E4

Darker

#F2545C

#D50B15

#7F040A

Saturation

#D9BFC1

#F6A2A6

#FA9EA2

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

1.95:1

Fail

vs Black

10.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6A4A8

#CCC5A7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6A4A8

#B5B5A7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6A4A8

#F4A7AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Elegant Bloom 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

#F8A899

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6A4A8

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5ADBD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E8

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.

#75E6E1

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

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 is adequate.

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: #F6A4A8;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6A4A8;

CSS Variable

--color-elegant-bloom: #F6A4A8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elegant-bloom': '#F6A4A8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6A4A8] text-[#F6A4A8]

SCSS

$elegant-bloom: #F6A4A8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6A4A8?

#F6A4A8 is Elegant Bloom, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F6A4A8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elegant Bloom?

Elegant Bloom 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 Elegant Bloom?

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

Where can I download Elegant Bloom?

You can download Elegant Bloom 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 Elegant Bloom?

The hex code is #F6A4A8. In RGB it's 246, 164, 168, and in HSL it's 357°, 82%, 80%.

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