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Rosewater

#F6DBD8

RGB 246, 219, 216 · HSL 6°, 63%, 91% · CMYK 0, 11, 12, 4

Rosewater is #F6DBD8 in HEX — rgb(246, 219, 216), hsl(6°, 63%, 91%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 12%, 4%).

Rosewater pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 6°, 63%, 91%. 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#F6DBD8

RGB246, 219, 216

HSL6°, 63%, 91%

HSV6°, 12%, 96%

CMYK0, 11, 12, 4

Decimal16178136

CSS RGBrgb(246, 219, 216)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 63%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2172-70

ΔE 0.6 · #F5DAD6

PPG

Scented Valentine 1187-1

ΔE 0.9 · #F3D9D6

Dulux

Rose Romantic Half S06E1H

ΔE 1.2 · #F3DBD8

Vista Paint

Tartlet C-1089

ΔE 1.9 · #FBDBD8

Valspar

Baby Blush 1008-2C

ΔE 1.9 · #FADAD7

Behr

Derry Coast Sunrise 260A-2

ΔE 2 · #FCDFDA

Hallman-Lindsay

Satin Slipper 117

ΔE 2.2 · #F1D7D1

Dunn-Edwards

Peachy Keen DE5128

ΔE 2.8 · #FFDEDA

IKEA

IKEA031 31

ΔE 3.1 · #F7E2DD

Sherwin-Williams

Charming Pink SW6309

ΔE 3.1 · #EDD3D2

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 3.2 · #F7DDE0

Kilz

Cake Pop LA240-01

ΔE 3.4 · #F8D6D0

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 4.3 · #FDE7E5

Dutch Boy

Light Silver VS-9112

ΔE 7.2 · #FFEEE7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.5 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 10.7 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

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

#F6DBD8

#DAF4F7

Analogous

#F7DAE5

#F6DBD8

#F7EBDA

Triadic

#F6DBD8

#DAF7DC

#DCDAF7

Split-Complementary

#F6DBD8

#DAF7EB

#DAE5F7

Tetradic

#F6DBD8

#E5F7DA

#DAF4F7

#EBDAF7

Monochromatic

#DA695D

#E8A39B

#F6DBD8

#FAECEA

Rectangle

#F6DBD8

#F4F7DA

#DAF4F7

#DCDAF7

Compound

#F6DBD8

#F7EBDA

#DAF4F7

#DAE5F7

Variations

Lighter

#F8E3E1

#F9EBEA

#FBF4F3

Darker

#E8958C

#D83927

#801F14

Saturation

#ECE5E4

#F7DCDA

#FBD9D5

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

1.31:1

Fail

vs Black

16.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6DBD8

#E8E4D8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6DBD8

#E0E0D8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6DBD8

#F5DBDD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Rosewater 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

#F8D1BD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6DBD8

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5D6E1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#9DDBE1

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: #F6DBD8;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6DBD8;

CSS Variable

--color-rosewater: #F6DBD8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rosewater': '#F6DBD8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6DBD8] text-[#F6DBD8]

SCSS

$rosewater: #F6DBD8;

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Yours Truly

#F5DCD9 · ΔE 0.8

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#F4D9D5 · ΔE 0.9

Peach Kiss

#F6DBD6 · ΔE 1.0

Valentine Memories

#F8DDD8 · ΔE 1.2

Playful Pink

#F2DAD7 · ΔE 1.3

Ballet Slippers

#F7D9D7 · ΔE 1.3

Spring Pink

#F7DAD5 · ΔE 1.3

April Pink

#F3DAD5 · ΔE 1.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6DBD8?

#F6DBD8 is Rosewater, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F6DBD8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rosewater?

Rosewater 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 Rosewater?

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

Where can I download Rosewater?

You can download Rosewater 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 Rosewater?

The hex code is #F6DBD8. In RGB it's 246, 219, 216, and in HSL it's 6°, 63%, 91%.

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