PURPLES

Placebo Fuchsia

#F8EBFC

RGB 248, 235, 252 · HSL 286°, 74%, 95% · CMYK 2, 7, 0, 1

Placebo Fuchsia is #F8EBFC in HEX — rgb(248, 235, 252), hsl(286°, 74%, 95%), cmyk(2%, 7%, 0%, 1%).

Placebo Fuchsia pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 286°, 74%, 95%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads cool. 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#F8EBFC

RGB248, 235, 252

HSL286°, 74%, 95%

HSV286°, 7%, 99%

CMYK2, 7, 0, 1

Decimal16313340

CSS RGBrgb(248, 235, 252)

CSS HSLhsl(286, 74%, 95%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sweet Illusion 690C-1

ΔE 0.6 · #F9ECFC

Dunn-Edwards

Perfume Haze DE5966

ΔE 2.1 · #F3E9F7

Benjamin Moore

Easter 2074-70

ΔE 3.8 · #F6E4F0

Dulux

Recuperate Quarter S45F1Q

ΔE 4.5 · #ECE2EE

Vista Paint

Purple Peace K-6

ΔE 4.8 · #F2E1EC

Valspar

Cascadia 1002-4C

ΔE 4.8 · #F3DFED

Hallman-Lindsay

Petal Poise 1160

ΔE 4.8 · #F8E3EE

PPG

Heaven Sent 1252-2

ΔE 5.1 · #EEE1EB

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 6.9 · #E3DBF2

Sherwin-Williams

Spangle SW6834

ΔE 7.1 · #E5DBE5

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 7.5 · #E7E3E9

Kilz

Colorado Dawn RB190-01

ΔE 7.8 · #DDDCE9

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 9.9 · #E0D7DC

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 10 · #F4F4F4

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 10.3 · #EEE9E7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 12.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

86/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral violet with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#F8EBFC

#EDFCE9

Analogous

#EEE9FC

#F8EBFC

#FCE9F7

Triadic

#F8EBFC

#FCF7E9

#E9FCF7

Split-Complementary

#F8EBFC

#F7FCE9

#E9FCEE

Tetradic

#F8EBFC

#FCEEE9

#EDFCE9

#E9F7FC

Monochromatic

#C964E8

#E0A6F2

#F8EBFC

#F7E9FC

Rectangle

#F8EBFC

#FCE9ED

#EDFCE9

#E9FCF7

Compound

#F8EBFC

#FCE9F7

#EDFCE9

#E9FCEE

Variations

Lighter

#F9EDFC

#FAF3FC

#FCF8FD

Darker

#DB92F1

#BA22E8

#710C8F

Saturation

#F4EFF5

#F7E9FC

#F8E7FD

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

1.15:1

Fail

vs Black

18.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8EBFC

#EEF1FD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8EBFC

#EDEDFA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8EBFC

#F6EEED

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Placebo Fuchsia 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

#F9DDD8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8EBFC

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7E2FC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE8ED

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.

#AAE797

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: #F8EBFC;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8EBFC;

CSS Variable

--color-placebo-fuchsia: #F8EBFC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'placebo-fuchsia': '#F8EBFC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8EBFC] text-[#F8EBFC]

SCSS

$placebo-fuchsia: #F8EBFC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8EBFC?

#F8EBFC is Placebo Fuchsia, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #F8EBFC warm or cool?

Placebo Fuchsia reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Placebo Fuchsia?

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

What colors pair well with Placebo Fuchsia?

Placebo Fuchsia 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 Placebo Fuchsia?

You can download Placebo Fuchsia 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 Placebo Fuchsia?

The hex code is #F8EBFC. In RGB it's 248, 235, 252, and in HSL it's 286°, 74%, 95%.

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