PINKS

Icing on the Cake

#F8C4C5

RGB 248, 196, 197 · HSL 359°, 79%, 87% · CMYK 0, 21, 21, 3

Icing on the Cake is #F8C4C5 in HEX — rgb(248, 196, 197), hsl(359°, 79%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 21%, 3%).

Icing on the Cake pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 359°, 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#F8C4C5

RGB248, 196, 197

HSL359°, 79%, 87%

HSV359°, 21%, 97%

CMYK0, 21, 21, 3

Decimal16303301

CSS RGBrgb(248, 196, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 79%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Everblooming M190-2

ΔE 1 · #F6C4C6

Dulux

Delightful Pink S04G3

ΔE 1.5 · #FCC6C9

PPG

Silver Strawberry 1187-3

ΔE 2 · #F2C1C0

Benjamin Moore

Bed 1318

ΔE 2.1 · #F7C2C7

Vista Paint

Dulce Crystal K-669

ΔE 2.1 · #FCC3C6

Valspar

Peach Whisper 1008-2B

ΔE 2.1 · #F9C5C2

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Reminder DE5093

ΔE 2.9 · #F4C0C6

Hallman-Lindsay

Tint Of Rose 1085

ΔE 2.9 · #FFCBC9

Sherwin-Williams

Loveable SW6590

ΔE 3.3 · #F0C1C6

Kilz

Sweet Antoinette LA210-01

ΔE 3.7 · #F4C9C8

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 4.6 · #ECB7B8

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 7.9 · #DFB5B0

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 9.9 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 12.3 · #F7DDE0

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 19.8 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 20.1 · #FAA495

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#F8C4C5

#C4F8F7

Analogous

#F8C4DF

#F8C4C5

#F8DDC4

Triadic

#F8C4C5

#C5F8C4

#C4C5F8

Split-Complementary

#F8C4C5

#C4F8DD

#C4DFF8

Tetradic

#F8C4C5

#DFF8C4

#C4F8F7

#DDC4F8

Monochromatic

#E83B3E

#F07F81

#F8C4C5

#FCE8E9

Rectangle

#F8C4C5

#F8F7C4

#C4F8F7

#C4C5F8

Compound

#F8C4C5

#F8DDC4

#C4F8F7

#C4DFF8

Variations

Lighter

#F9D0D0

#F8DEDE

#FAEDED

Darker

#F27173

#E41014

#870609

Saturation

#E6D6D6

#F8C4C5

#FCC0C1

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8C4C5

#DCD8C5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8C4C5

#CECEC5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8C4C5

#F7C5C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Icing on the Cake 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

#F9C0AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8C4C5

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7C5D3

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.

#90E9E8

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: #F8C4C5;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8C4C5;

CSS Variable

--color-icing-on-the-cake: #F8C4C5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'icing-on-the-cake': '#F8C4C5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8C4C5] text-[#F8C4C5]

SCSS

$icing-on-the-cake: #F8C4C5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8C4C5?

#F8C4C5 is Icing on the Cake, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F8C4C5 warm or cool?

Icing on the Cake reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Icing on the Cake?

Icing on the Cake 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 Icing on the Cake?

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

Where can I download Icing on the Cake?

You can download Icing on the Cake 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 Icing on the Cake?

The hex code is #F8C4C5. In RGB it's 248, 196, 197, and in HSL it's 359°, 79%, 87%.

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