PURPLES

Lotus Petal

#F8D3EE

RGB 248, 211, 238 · HSL 316°, 73%, 90% · CMYK 0, 15, 4, 3

Lotus Petal is #F8D3EE in HEX — rgb(248, 211, 238), hsl(316°, 73%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 4%, 3%).

Lotus Petal pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 316°, 73%, 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#F8D3EE

RGB248, 211, 238

HSL316°, 73%, 90%

HSV316°, 15%, 97%

CMYK0, 15, 4, 3

Decimal16307182

CSS RGBrgb(248, 211, 238)

CSS HSLhsl(316, 73%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lotus Petal M150-1

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Little Smile 1155

ΔE 2.1 · #F8D0E8

Vista Paint

Little Smile C-1154

ΔE 2.5 · #F6CEE6

Dunn-Edwards

Pink Lily DE5008

ΔE 2.6 · #F8D0E7

Benjamin Moore

Valentine's 2077-60

ΔE 2.7 · #F5CCE6

Dulux

Pink Ladies S49G1

ΔE 3.5 · #EDCAE4

Valspar

Pink Odyssey 1001-2B

ΔE 3.6 · #F2D2E7

PPG

Sweet Alyssum 1252-4

ΔE 6.1 · #E7C2DE

Kilz

Pink Tiara RA260-01

ΔE 7.5 · #DEC2DD

Sherwin-Williams

Childlike SW6569

ΔE 9.3 · #E8C0CF

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 10.6 · #E3DBF2

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 12.9 · #D2CBDD

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 14.6 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 16.6 · #FDE7E5

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 19.4 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 20.1 · #B7B1DC

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#F8D3EE

#D3F8DD

Analogous

#EFD3F8

#F8D3EE

#F8D3DC

Triadic

#F8D3EE

#EEF8D3

#D3EEF8

Split-Complementary

#F8D3EE

#DCF8D3

#D3F8EF

Tetradic

#F8D3EE

#F8EFD3

#D3F8DD

#D3DCF8

Monochromatic

#E34FBC

#EE91D5

#F8D3EE

#FCE9F7

Rectangle

#F8D3EE

#F8DDD3

#D3F8DD

#D3EEF8

Compound

#F8D3EE

#F8D3DC

#D3F8DD

#D3F8EF

Variations

Lighter

#F9DCF2

#F9E6F4

#FBF2F8

Darker

#EE81D1

#E419AE

#870C66

Saturation

#EBE0E8

#F8D3EE

#FCCFF0

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

1.35:1

Fail

vs Black

15.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8D3EE

#E0E3EE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8D3EE

#DADAEB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8D3EE

#F5D8D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Lotus Petal 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

#F9CBCE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8D3EE

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7D0F2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EC

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.

#98E7AD

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: #F8D3EE;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8D3EE;

CSS Variable

--color-lotus-petal: #F8D3EE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lotus-petal': '#F8D3EE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8D3EE] text-[#F8D3EE]

SCSS

$lotus-petal: #F8D3EE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8D3EE?

#F8D3EE is Lotus Petal, a light purple with a warm undertone.

Is #F8D3EE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lotus Petal?

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

What colors pair well with Lotus Petal?

Lotus Petal 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 Lotus Petal?

You can download Lotus Petal 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 Lotus Petal?

The hex code is #F8D3EE. In RGB it's 248, 211, 238, and in HSL it's 316°, 73%, 90%.

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