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Grim White

#F6F1F4

RGB 246, 241, 244 · HSL 324°, 22%, 95% · CMYK 0, 2, 1, 4

Grim White is #F6F1F4 in HEX — rgb(246, 241, 244), hsl(324°, 22%, 95%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 1%, 4%).

Grim White pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 324°, 22%, 95%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#F6F1F4

RGB246, 241, 244

HSL324°, 22%, 95%

HSV324°, 2%, 96%

CMYK0, 2, 1, 4

Decimal16183796

CSS RGBrgb(246, 241, 244)

CSS HSLhsl(324, 22%, 95%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pink Mirage RD-W8

ΔE 0.6 · #F7F1F5

Dunn-Edwards

Abalone DEW398

ΔE 0.7 · #F8F3F6

Vista Paint

Light Lavender K-7

ΔE 1.9 · #F3EEEE

Hallman-Lindsay

Vienna Dawn 1153

ΔE 1.9 · #F7EFEF

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 2.4 · #F4F4F4

Dulux

High Key Pink SP2A4

ΔE 2.5 · #F9F0EF

PPG

Love Bird 1044-1

ΔE 3 · #F1EBEA

Valspar

Fair Maiden 7001-10

ΔE 3.1 · #F5EAEB

Benjamin Moore

Mirage 2116-70

ΔE 3.1 · #ECEAEB

Kilz

Contemporary White TB-02

ΔE 3.2 · #F4F4F2

Colorhouse

Imagine .05 Imagine-05

ΔE 3.2 · #F0F2F1

IKEA

IKEA022 IKEA2 22-ikea-2

ΔE 3.4 · #F2F1EE

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 3.9 · #EEE9E7

Sherwin-Williams

Extra White SW7006

ΔE 4.8 · #EEEFEA

Dutch Boy

Grey Castle VS-9132

ΔE 5.4 · #FCEFE9

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

89/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral 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

#F6F1F4

#EFF5F2

Analogous

#F4EFF5

#F6F1F4

#F5EFF0

Triadic

#F6F1F4

#F3F5EF

#EFF3F5

Split-Complementary

#F6F1F4

#F0F5EF

#EFF5F4

Tetradic

#F6F1F4

#F5F4EF

#EFF5F2

#EFF0F5

Monochromatic

#B992AA

#D7C1CE

#F6F1F4

#F5EFF3

Rectangle

#F6F1F4

#F5F2EF

#EFF5F2

#EFF3F5

Compound

#F6F1F4

#F5EFF0

#EFF5F2

#EFF5F4

Variations

Lighter

#F7F3F5

#F9F6F8

#FBFAFB

Darker

#D0B4C5

#A3688B

#613A51

Saturation

#F3F1F2

#F5EFF3

#FAEAF4

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

1.12:1

Fail

vs Black

18.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6F1F4

#F3F3F5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6F1F4

#F2F2F4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6F1F4

#F6F2F1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Grim White 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

#F8E1D2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6F1F4

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5E6F6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#AFCFBC

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: #F6F1F4;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6F1F4;

CSS Variable

--color-grim-white: #F6F1F4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grim-white': '#F6F1F4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6F1F4] text-[#F6F1F4]

SCSS

$grim-white: #F6F1F4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6F1F4?

#F6F1F4 is Grim White, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F6F1F4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grim White?

Grim White 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 Grim White?

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

Where can I download Grim White?

You can download Grim White 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 Grim White?

The hex code is #F6F1F4. In RGB it's 246, 241, 244, and in HSL it's 324°, 22%, 95%.

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