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Pale Petunia

#F6BFC6

RGB 246, 191, 198 · HSL 352°, 75%, 86% · CMYK 0, 22, 20, 4

Pale Petunia is #F6BFC6 in HEX — rgb(246, 191, 198), hsl(352°, 75%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 20%, 4%).

Pale Petunia pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 352°, 75%, 86%. 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#F6BFC6

RGB246, 191, 198

HSL352°, 75%, 86%

HSV352°, 22%, 96%

CMYK0, 22, 20, 4

Decimal16170950

CSS RGBrgb(246, 191, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(352, 75%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Pale Petunia C-1096

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Pale Petunia 1097

ΔE 0.6 · #F8C0C7

Dulux

Candy Cane S03H2

ΔE 1.2 · #F7BFC4

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Reminder DE5093

ΔE 1.2 · #F4C0C6

Benjamin Moore

Bed 1318

ΔE 1.5 · #F7C2C7

Sherwin-Williams

Loveable SW6590

ΔE 3.2 · #F0C1C6

Behr

Everblooming M190-2

ΔE 3.4 · #F6C4C6

Valspar

Camille Pink 2002-4B

ΔE 3.5 · #EEBBBD

PPG

Rose Melody 1183-3

ΔE 4.4 · #ECBFC9

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 4.5 · #ECB7B8

Kilz

Sweet Antoinette LA210-01

ΔE 6.5 · #F4C9C8

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 9.2 · #DFB5B0

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 13.3 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 13.8 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 20.5 · #FAA495

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 21.1 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#F6BFC6

#C1F6EF

Analogous

#F6C1E2

#F6BFC6

#F6D4C1

Triadic

#F6BFC6

#C8F6C1

#C1C8F6

Split-Complementary

#F6BFC6

#C1F6D4

#C1E2F6

Tetradic

#F6BFC6

#E2F6C1

#C1F6EF

#D4C1F6

Monochromatic

#E33B51

#ED7E8C

#F6BFC6

#FCE9EB

Rectangle

#F6BFC6

#F6EFC1

#C1F6EF

#C1C8F6

Compound

#F6BFC6

#F6D4C1

#C1F6EF

#C1E2F6

Variations

Lighter

#F8CDD3

#F7DCE0

#F9ECEE

Darker

#EE7181

#DC1530

#830A1A

Saturation

#E3D3D5

#F6C1C8

#FBBCC4

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6BFC6

#D8D4C6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6BFC6

#CACAC5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6BFC6

#F4C1C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pale Petunia 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

#F8BCB0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6BFC6

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5C1D4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#8FE6DA

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: #F6BFC6;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6BFC6;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-petunia: #F6BFC6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-petunia': '#F6BFC6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6BFC6] text-[#F6BFC6]

SCSS

$pale-petunia: #F6BFC6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6BFC6?

#F6BFC6 is Pale Petunia, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F6BFC6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Petunia?

Pale Petunia 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 Pale Petunia?

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

Where can I download Pale Petunia?

You can download Pale Petunia 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 Pale Petunia?

The hex code is #F6BFC6. In RGB it's 246, 191, 198, and in HSL it's 352°, 75%, 86%.

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