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Billet-Doux

#F8DFE8

RGB 248, 223, 232 · HSL 338°, 64%, 92% · CMYK 0, 10, 6, 3

Billet-Doux is #F8DFE8 in HEX — rgb(248, 223, 232), hsl(338°, 64%, 92%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 6%, 3%).

Billet-Doux pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 338°, 64%, 92%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#F8DFE8

RGB248, 223, 232

HSL338°, 64%, 92%

HSV338°, 10%, 97%

CMYK0, 10, 6, 3

Decimal16310248

CSS RGBrgb(248, 223, 232)

CSS HSLhsl(338, 64%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Billet-Doux SP2E4

Exact match

Valspar

Pink Ribbon 1005-2C

ΔE 0.6 · #F9E0E8

Vista Paint

Sweet Roses K-726

ΔE 0.7 · #F8DEE6

Behr

Paris White 180C-1

ΔE 0.9 · #FAE1EB

Benjamin Moore

Candy 2079-70

ΔE 1.5 · #FBE3ED

Dunn-Edwards

Spun Sugar DE5014

ΔE 1.5 · #FAE2ED

Hallman-Lindsay

Columbine 1147

ΔE 1.8 · #F5DAE3

PPG

Brittany's Bow 1181-2

ΔE 2.5 · #F3D8E0

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 3.2 · #F7DDE0

Sherwin-Williams

Lighthearted Pink SW6568

ΔE 3.7 · #EDD5DD

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 5.8 · #E8DDE2

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 6.2 · #FDE7E5

Kilz

Bridal Blush LA220-02

ΔE 6.7 · #E2D6DB

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 7.4 · #E0D7DC

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 11.3 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 12 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#F8DFE8

#DEF8EE

Analogous

#F8DEF4

#F8DFE8

#F8E1DE

Triadic

#F8DFE8

#E7F8DE

#DEE7F8

Split-Complementary

#F8DFE8

#DEF8E1

#DEF4F8

Tetradic

#F8DFE8

#F4F8DE

#DEF8EE

#E1DEF8

Monochromatic

#DC608E

#EA9FBA

#F8DFE8

#FAEAF0

Rectangle

#F8DFE8

#F8EEDE

#DEF8EE

#DEE7F8

Compound

#F8DFE8

#F8E1DE

#DEF8EE

#DEF4F8

Variations

Lighter

#F9E4EC

#F9ECF1

#FBF5F7

Darker

#E98EB0

#DA2869

#82143C

Saturation

#EFE7EA

#F8DEE7

#FBDAE6

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

1.26:1

Fail

vs Black

16.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8DFE8

#E9E9E8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8DFE8

#E4E4E7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8DFE8

#F7E1E1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Billet-Doux 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

#F9D4C9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8DFE8

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7D9ED

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EA

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.

#9DE2C8

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: #F8DFE8;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8DFE8;

CSS Variable

--color-billet-doux: #F8DFE8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'billet-doux': '#F8DFE8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8DFE8] text-[#F8DFE8]

SCSS

$billet-doux: #F8DFE8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8DFE8?

#F8DFE8 is Billet-Doux, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F8DFE8 warm or cool?

Billet-Doux reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Billet-Doux?

Billet-Doux 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 Billet-Doux?

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

Where can I download Billet-Doux?

You can download Billet-Doux 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 Billet-Doux?

The hex code is #F8DFE8. In RGB it's 248, 223, 232, and in HSL it's 338°, 64%, 92%.

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