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April Blush

#F6D0D8

RGB 246, 208, 216 · HSL 347°, 68%, 89% · CMYK 0, 15, 12, 4

April Blush is #F6D0D8 in HEX — rgb(246, 208, 216), hsl(347°, 68%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 12%, 4%).

April Blush pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 347°, 68%, 89%. 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#F6D0D8

RGB246, 208, 216

HSL347°, 68%, 89%

HSV347°, 15%, 96%

CMYK0, 15, 12, 4

Decimal16175320

CSS RGBrgb(246, 208, 216)

CSS HSLhsl(347, 68%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Early 2084-60

ΔE 1.1 · #F7D0DA

Hallman-Lindsay

First Daughter 1140

ΔE 1.2 · #F7D2D8

Valspar

Hello Dolly 1007-4B

ΔE 1.8 · #F5D1DC

Behr

Deco Shell P180-1

ΔE 1.8 · #FCD2DA

PPG

Pleasing Pink 1184-2

ΔE 2 · #F5CDD2

Dulux

Pink Star S01H1

ΔE 2.3 · #EFCBD5

Vista Paint

First Daughter C-1139

ΔE 2.5 · #F4D2D6

Dunn-Edwards

No Need to Blush DE5100

ΔE 2.7 · #FFD6DD

Sherwin-Williams

Impatiens Petal SW6582

ΔE 3 · #F1D2D7

Kilz

Sweet Blush LA230-01

ΔE 5.5 · #EDD1D1

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 6.2 · #F7DDE0

IKEA

IKEA023 23

ΔE 7 · #E4CBCB

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 9.6 · #E6D1CB

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 10.9 · #E0D7DC

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 14.6 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#F6D0D8

#D0F6EE

Analogous

#F6D0EB

#F6D0D8

#F6DBD0

Triadic

#F6D0D8

#D8F6D0

#D0D8F6

Split-Complementary

#F6D0D8

#D0F6DB

#D0EBF6

Tetradic

#F6D0D8

#EBF6D0

#D0F6EE

#DBD0F6

Monochromatic

#DE4F6E

#EA90A3

#F6D0D8

#FBEAED

Rectangle

#F6D0D8

#F6EED0

#D0F6EE

#D0D8F6

Compound

#F6D0D8

#F6DBD0

#D0F6EE

#D0EBF6

Variations

Lighter

#F8D9E0

#F8E4E9

#FAF1F3

Darker

#EA8198

#DA1F48

#811028

Saturation

#E9DDE0

#F6D0D8

#FBCBD6

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

1.41:1

Fail

vs Black

14.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6D0D8

#E0DFD8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6D0D8

#D7D7D7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6D0D8

#F4D2D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

April Blush 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

#F8C9BD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6D0D8

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5CEE1

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.

#9AE4D4

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: #F6D0D8;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6D0D8;

CSS Variable

--color-april-blush: #F6D0D8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'april-blush': '#F6D0D8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6D0D8] text-[#F6D0D8]

SCSS

$april-blush: #F6D0D8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6D0D8?

#F6D0D8 is April Blush, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F6D0D8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with April Blush?

April Blush 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 April Blush?

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

Where can I download April Blush?

You can download April Blush 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 April Blush?

The hex code is #F6D0D8. In RGB it's 246, 208, 216, and in HSL it's 347°, 68%, 89%.

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