PINKS

Pink

#F8C3DD

RGB 248, 195, 221 · HSL 331°, 79%, 87% · CMYK 0, 21, 11, 3

Pink is #F8C3DD in HEX — rgb(248, 195, 221), hsl(331°, 79%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 11%, 3%).

Pink pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 331°, 79%, 87%. 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#F8C3DD

RGB248, 195, 221

HSL331°, 79%, 87%

HSV331°, 21%, 97%

CMYK0, 21, 11, 3

Decimal16303069

CSS RGBrgb(248, 195, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(331, 79%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Bermuda 1345

ΔE 2.4 · #F6C6DD

Behr

Flush Pink 160C-2

ΔE 2.4 · #FCC1DA

Vista Paint

Josie's Joy K-716

ΔE 2.5 · #F9BFD7

Dunn-Edwards

Sweet Romance DE5044

ΔE 2.5 · #FFC4DD

Hallman-Lindsay

Parrot Tulip 1149

ΔE 3.6 · #EEBFD5

Valspar

Pink Quartz 1002-2B

ΔE 5.1 · #F2C7DA

Dulux

Pink Feather Boa S49H2

ΔE 5.3 · #EBC1E0

PPG

Sweet Alyssum 1252-4

ΔE 6.4 · #E7C2DE

Kilz

Berry Cream RA200-01

ΔE 6.8 · #E3BDDA

Sherwin-Williams

In the Pink SW6583

ΔE 7.3 · #F0BCC9

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 13 · #E2A3B3

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 14 · #ECB7B8

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 16.6 · #F7DDE0

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 18.1 · #D4CAD3

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 21.9 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 23.6 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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 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

#F8C3DD

#C4F8DF

Analogous

#F8C4F7

#F8C3DD

#F8C5C4

Triadic

#F8C3DD

#DDF8C4

#C4DDF8

Split-Complementary

#F8C3DD

#C4F8C5

#C4F7F8

Tetradic

#F8C3DD

#F7F8C4

#C4F8DF

#C5C4F8

Monochromatic

#E83B8E

#F07FB6

#F8C3DD

#FCE8F2

Rectangle

#F8C3DD

#F8DFC4

#C4F8DF

#C4DDF8

Compound

#F8C3DD

#F8C5C4

#C4F8DF

#C4F7F8

Variations

Lighter

#F9D0E4

#F8DEEB

#FAEDF3

Darker

#F271AF

#E41076

#870645

Saturation

#E6D6DE

#F8C4DD

#FCC0DD

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

1.52:1

Fail

vs Black

13.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8C3DD

#D8D9DD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8C3DD

#CDCDDA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8C3DD

#F5C9C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pink 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

#F9BFC1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8C3DD

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7C4E5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8EB

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.

#90E9BE

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: #F8C3DD;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8C3DD;

CSS Variable

--color-pink: #F8C3DD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink': '#F8C3DD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8C3DD] text-[#F8C3DD]

SCSS

$pink: #F8C3DD;

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#F8CDE1 · ΔE 5.4

Sweet Taffy

#FACDDD · ΔE 6.4

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#ECB0CA · ΔE 6.8

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#F3C9D7 · ΔE 7.3

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#E3AFC5 · ΔE 7.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8C3DD?

#F8C3DD is Pink, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F8C3DD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink?

Pink 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 Pink?

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

Where can I download Pink?

You can download Pink 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 Pink?

The hex code is #F8C3DD. In RGB it's 248, 195, 221, and in HSL it's 331°, 79%, 87%.

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