PURPLES

First Blush

#F8EFFA

RGB 248, 239, 250 · HSL 289°, 52%, 96% · CMYK 1, 4, 0, 2

First Blush is #F8EFFA in HEX — rgb(248, 239, 250), hsl(289°, 52%, 96%), cmyk(1%, 4%, 0%, 2%).

First Blush pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 289°, 52%, 96%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#F8EFFA

RGB248, 239, 250

HSL289°, 52%, 96%

HSV289°, 4%, 98%

CMYK1, 4, 0, 2

Decimal16314362

CSS RGBrgb(248, 239, 250)

CSS HSLhsl(289, 52%, 96%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

First Blush 680E-1

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Perfume Haze DE5966

ΔE 2.5 · #F3E9F7

Valspar

Lavender Moon 4001-9A

ΔE 3.7 · #F7EAEF

Benjamin Moore

Purple 2073-70

ΔE 4 · #F1E4ED

Vista Paint

Lavender Splash K-31

ΔE 4 · #ECE7EE

Dulux

Baby Soft Quarter S49F1Q

ΔE 4.2 · #EEE3ED

Hallman-Lindsay

Morning Shine 1146

ΔE 4.7 · #F8EAED

PPG

Heaven Sent 1252-2

ΔE 4.9 · #EEE1EB

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 5.6 · #E7E3E9

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 6.5 · #F4F4F4

Kilz

Inverness RB200-01

ΔE 6.9 · #E4E8EC

Sherwin-Williams

Spangle SW6834

ΔE 7 · #E5DBE5

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 7.3 · #EEE9E7

Colorhouse

Imagine .05 Imagine-05

ΔE 7.3 · #F0F2F1

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 8.5 · #E2E2E2

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.7 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

89/100

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

#F8EFFA

#F1FAEF

Analogous

#F3EFFA

#F8EFFA

#FAEFF7

Triadic

#F8EFFA

#FAF8EF

#EFFAF8

Split-Complementary

#F8EFFA

#F7FAEF

#EFFAF3

Tetradic

#F8EFFA

#FAF3EF

#F1FAEF

#EFF7FA

Monochromatic

#C57BD5

#DFB5E8

#F8EFFA

#F6ECF9

Rectangle

#F8EFFA

#FAEFF1

#F1FAEF

#EFFAF8

Compound

#F8EFFA

#FAEFF7

#F1FAEF

#EFFAF3

Variations

Lighter

#FAF3FB

#FBF6FC

#FCFAFD

Darker

#D8A4E4

#B242CB

#6C1F7D

Saturation

#F6F3F6

#F8EFFA

#FAEDFD

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

1.12:1

Fail

vs Black

18.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8EFFA

#F1F3FB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8EFFA

#F1F1F9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8EFFA

#F7F1F0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

First Blush 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

#F9E0D7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8EFFA

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7E5FB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9ED

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.

#ADDBA3

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: #F8EFFA;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8EFFA;

CSS Variable

--color-first-blush: #F8EFFA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'first-blush': '#F8EFFA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8EFFA] text-[#F8EFFA]

SCSS

$first-blush: #F8EFFA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8EFFA?

#F8EFFA is First Blush, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #F8EFFA warm or cool?

First Blush reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with First Blush?

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

What colors pair well with First Blush?

First Blush 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 First Blush?

You can download First Blush 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 First Blush?

The hex code is #F8EFFA. In RGB it's 248, 239, 250, and in HSL it's 289°, 52%, 96%.

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