PINKS

Desert Bloom

#F8B8B9

RGB 248, 184, 185 · HSL 359°, 82%, 85% · CMYK 0, 26, 25, 3

Desert Bloom is #F8B8B9 in HEX — rgb(248, 184, 185), hsl(359°, 82%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 25%, 3%).

Desert Bloom pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 359°, 82%, 85%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#F8B8B9

RGB248, 184, 185

HSL359°, 82%, 85%

HSV359°, 26%, 97%

CMYK0, 26, 25, 3

Decimal16300217

CSS RGBrgb(248, 184, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 82%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Desert Bloom K-668

Exact match

PPG

Precious Pink 1185-3

ΔE 1.1 · #F6B5B6

Benjamin Moore

Delicate 2008-50

ΔE 1.3 · #FCBABA

Behr

Malibu Peach 210A-3

ΔE 2.3 · #FFBBBE

Sherwin-Williams

Hopeful SW6597

ΔE 2.6 · #F0B3B2

Dulux

Baby Chic S04H3

ΔE 3.3 · #FCC0C3

Dunn-Edwards

Piglet DE5086

ΔE 4 · #FFC0C6

Valspar

Peach Punch 1008-2A

ΔE 4.1 · #F7B1AE

Hallman-Lindsay

Petals Unfolding 1092

ΔE 4.1 · #F3BBC0

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 4.6 · #ECB7B8

Kilz

Melon Juice LA240-02

ΔE 6.7 · #FAC5BE

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 9.5 · #DFB5B0

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 9.6 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 14.3 · #F4D0C2

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 15 · #FAA495

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 20.2 · #EA899A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#F8B8B9

#B9F8F7

Analogous

#F8B9DA

#F8B8B9

#F8D8B9

Triadic

#F8B8B9

#BAF8B9

#B9BAF8

Split-Complementary

#F8B8B9

#B9F8D8

#B9DAF8

Tetradic

#F8B8B9

#DAF8B9

#B9F8F7

#D8B9F8

Monochromatic

#EA2E31

#F17476

#F8B8B9

#FDE8E8

Rectangle

#F8B8B9

#F8F7B9

#B9F8F7

#B9BAF8

Compound

#F8B8B9

#F8D8B9

#B9F8F7

#B9DAF8

Variations

Lighter

#F9C7C8

#F8D8D9

#F9EAEA

Darker

#F46769

#E30C0F

#870406

Saturation

#E2CFD0

#F8B9BA

#FCB6B7

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

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8B8B9

#D6D1B8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8B8B9

#C5C5B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8B8B9

#F6BABD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Desert Bloom 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

#F9B7A6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8B8B9

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7BCCA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E8

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.

#87EAE8

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: #F8B8B9;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8B8B9;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-bloom: #F8B8B9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-bloom': '#F8B8B9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8B8B9] text-[#F8B8B9]

SCSS

$desert-bloom: #F8B8B9;

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#F3BCBA · ΔE 3.8

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#FFBEB8 · ΔE 4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8B8B9?

#F8B8B9 is Desert Bloom, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F8B8B9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Bloom?

Desert Bloom 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 Desert Bloom?

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

Where can I download Desert Bloom?

You can download Desert Bloom 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 Desert Bloom?

The hex code is #F8B8B9. In RGB it's 248, 184, 185, and in HSL it's 359°, 82%, 85%.

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