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Quebec Calm

#F6DBE5

RGB 246, 219, 229 · HSL 338°, 60%, 91% · CMYK 0, 11, 7, 4

Quebec Calm is #F6DBE5 in HEX — rgb(246, 219, 229), hsl(338°, 60%, 91%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 7%, 4%).

Quebec Calm pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 338°, 60%, 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#F6DBE5

RGB246, 219, 229

HSL338°, 60%, 91%

HSV338°, 11%, 96%

CMYK0, 11, 7, 4

Decimal16178149

CSS RGBrgb(246, 219, 229)

CSS HSLhsl(338, 60%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Quebec Calm 1005-4C

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Columbine 1147

ΔE 0.6 · #F5DAE3

Dulux

Pink Rose SP2F4

ΔE 0.8 · #F8DBE5

Vista Paint

Sweet Pea C-1118

ΔE 1.4 · #F9DCE4

PPG

Brittany's Bow 1181-2

ΔE 1.5 · #F3D8E0

Behr

Delicate Blush 150E-1

ΔE 2 · #F3D6E2

Benjamin Moore

Primrose 1367

ΔE 2.1 · #EFD6E0

Dunn-Edwards

Spun Sugar DE5014

ΔE 2.6 · #FAE2ED

Sherwin-Williams

Lighthearted Pink SW6568

ΔE 2.8 · #EDD5DD

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 3.6 · #F7DDE0

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 6.4 · #E8DDE2

Kilz

Sweet Blush LA230-01

ΔE 6.4 · #EDD1D1

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 7.3 · #FDE7E5

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 7.6 · #E0D7DC

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 11.7 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 13.1 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#F6DBE5

#DAF6EC

Analogous

#F6DAF2

#F6DBE5

#F6DEDA

Triadic

#F6DBE5

#E4F6DA

#DAE4F6

Split-Complementary

#F6DBE5

#DAF6DE

#DAF2F6

Tetradic

#F6DBE5

#F2F6DA

#DAF6EC

#DEDAF6

Monochromatic

#D7608C

#E79DB8

#F6DBE5

#FAEBF0

Rectangle

#F6DBE5

#F6ECDA

#DAF6EC

#DAE4F6

Compound

#F6DBE5

#F6DEDA

#DAF6EC

#DAF2F6

Variations

Lighter

#F8E2EA

#F8EAEF

#FAF4F6

Darker

#E58EAE

#D42C69

#7D173D

Saturation

#ECE4E7

#F6DAE4

#FAD6E3

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

1.30:1

Fail

vs Black

16.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6DBE5

#E6E6E5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6DBE5

#E0E0E4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6DBE5

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Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Quebec Calm 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

#F8D1C7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6DBE5

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5D6EB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EA

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.

#9FE0C8

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: #F6DBE5;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6DBE5;

CSS Variable

--color-quebec-calm: #F6DBE5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'quebec-calm': '#F6DBE5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6DBE5] text-[#F6DBE5]

SCSS

$quebec-calm: #F6DBE5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6DBE5?

#F6DBE5 is Quebec Calm, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F6DBE5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Quebec Calm?

Quebec Calm 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 Quebec Calm?

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

Where can I download Quebec Calm?

You can download Quebec Calm 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 Quebec Calm?

The hex code is #F6DBE5. In RGB it's 246, 219, 229, and in HSL it's 338°, 60%, 91%.

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