PURPLES

Strawberry Buttercream

#F8B3FF

RGB 248, 179, 255 · HSL 294°, 100%, 85% · CMYK 3, 30, 0, 0

Strawberry Buttercream is #F8B3FF in HEX — rgb(248, 179, 255), hsl(294°, 100%, 85%), cmyk(3%, 30%, 0%, 0%).

Strawberry Buttercream pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 294°, 100%, 85%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#F8B3FF

RGB248, 179, 255

HSL294°, 100%, 85%

HSV294°, 30%, 100%

CMYK3, 30, 0, 0

Decimal16299007

CSS RGBrgb(248, 179, 255)

CSS HSLhsl(294, 100%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sweet Taffy 690A-3

ΔE 1.5 · #F4AFFC

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Kiss DE5024

ΔE 16.3 · #F0A0D1

Hallman-Lindsay

Blossoms In Spring 1157

ΔE 17 · #E79ACB

Dulux

Classic Pink S49H4

ΔE 17.3 · #DE9DCC

Benjamin Moore

Pretty 2077-50

ΔE 17.6 · #ECA9D4

Vista Paint

Blossoms in Spring C-1156

ΔE 17.6 · #E599C9

PPG

Chateau Rose 1252-5

ΔE 18.8 · #DBA3CE

Valspar

Plink 4001-10A

ΔE 21.7 · #D0AAD3

Kilz

Crush RA190-01

ΔE 25.1 · #CBACD0

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 27.9 · #CAB2D2

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 28.4 · #B7B1DC

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 32.1 · #E2A3B3

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 35.7 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 36.4 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 36.6 · #8673A1

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 40.5 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

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

#F8B3FF

#BAFFB3

Analogous

#D1B3FF

#F8B3FF

#FFB3E0

Triadic

#F8B3FF

#FFF7B3

#B3FFF7

Split-Complementary

#F8B3FF

#E0FFB3

#B3FFD1

Tetradic

#F8B3FF

#FFD1B3

#BAFFB3

#B3E0FF

Monochromatic

#E81AFF

#F066FF

#F8B3FF

#FCE5FF

Rectangle

#F8B3FF

#FFB3BA

#BAFFB3

#B3FFF7

Compound

#F8B3FF

#FFB3E0

#BAFFB3

#B3FFD1

Variations

Lighter

#F9C2FF

#F8D5FC

#F9E8FB

Darker

#EF5CFF

#D700EE

#7D008B

Saturation

#E2CDE4

#F7B3FF

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8B3FF

#C8D5FE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8B3FF

#C1C1F7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8B3FF

#F1C3BE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Strawberry Buttercream carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#F9B3DA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8B3FF

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7B8FF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EE

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#8BF180

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: #F8B3FF;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8B3FF;

CSS Variable

--color-strawberry-buttercream: #F8B3FF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'strawberry-buttercream': '#F8B3FF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8B3FF] text-[#F8B3FF]

SCSS

$strawberry-buttercream: #F8B3FF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8B3FF?

#F8B3FF is Strawberry Buttercream, a light purple with a warm undertone.

Is #F8B3FF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Strawberry Buttercream?

Strawberry Buttercream works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Strawberry Buttercream?

Strawberry Buttercream pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Strawberry Buttercream?

You can download Strawberry Buttercream 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 Strawberry Buttercream?

The hex code is #F8B3FF. In RGB it's 248, 179, 255, and in HSL it's 294°, 100%, 85%.

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