PURPLES

Hopeful

#F8CFFD

RGB 248, 207, 253 · HSL 293°, 92%, 90% · CMYK 2, 18, 0, 1

Hopeful is #F8CFFD in HEX — rgb(248, 207, 253), hsl(293°, 92%, 90%), cmyk(2%, 18%, 0%, 1%).

Hopeful pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 293°, 92%, 90%. 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#F8CFFD

RGB248, 207, 253

HSL293°, 92%, 90%

HSV293°, 18%, 99%

CMYK2, 18, 0, 1

Decimal16306173

CSS RGBrgb(248, 207, 253)

CSS HSLhsl(293, 92%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Hopeful 690A-2

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Prom Corsage DE5996

ΔE 7.2 · #E7C3E7

Vista Paint

Micaela Abril K-4

ΔE 7.9 · #E8C0E3

Hallman-Lindsay

Rosy Cheeks 1177

ΔE 8.6 · #E7BDE0

Dulux

Pink Feather Boa S49H2

ΔE 9.3 · #EBC1E0

Valspar

Magic Wand 1001-2A

ΔE 9.9 · #EBBADC

Benjamin Moore

Valentine's 2077-60

ΔE 10.4 · #F5CCE6

PPG

Sweet Alyssum 1252-4

ΔE 10.7 · #E7C2DE

Kilz

Berry Cream RA200-01

ΔE 11.2 · #E3BDDA

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 15.1 · #CAB2D2

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 16.7 · #E3DBF2

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 18.3 · #B7B1DC

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 19.3 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 22.7 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 25.4 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 28 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#F8CFFD

#D4FDCE

Analogous

#E0CEFD

#F8CFFD

#FDCEEB

Triadic

#F8CFFD

#FDF7CE

#CEFDF7

Split-Complementary

#F8CFFD

#EBFDCE

#CEFDE0

Tetradic

#F8CFFD

#FDE0CE

#D4FDCE

#CEEBFD

Monochromatic

#E13BF7

#EC85FA

#F8CFFD

#FBE7FE

Rectangle

#F8CFFD

#FDCED4

#D4FDCE

#CEFDF7

Compound

#F8CFFD

#FDCEEB

#D4FDCE

#CEFDE0

Variations

Lighter

#F9D8FD

#F9E4FC

#FAF0FC

Darker

#EC73FD

#DF00FC

#820093

Saturation

#EBDEED

#F7CEFD

#F8CDFE

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

1.37:1

Fail

vs Black

15.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8CFFD

#DBE2FD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8CFFD

#D7D7F8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8CFFD

#F4D8D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Hopeful 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

#F9C8D9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8CFFD

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7CDFD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE7EE

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.

#99F18D

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: #F8CFFD;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8CFFD;

CSS Variable

--color-hopeful: #F8CFFD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hopeful': '#F8CFFD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8CFFD] text-[#F8CFFD]

SCSS

$hopeful: #F8CFFD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8CFFD?

#F8CFFD is Hopeful, a light purple with a warm undertone.

Is #F8CFFD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hopeful?

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

What colors pair well with Hopeful?

Hopeful 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 Hopeful?

You can download Hopeful 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 Hopeful?

The hex code is #F8CFFD. In RGB it's 248, 207, 253, and in HSL it's 293°, 92%, 90%.

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