PINKS

Abalone

#F8F3F6

RGB 248, 243, 246 · HSL 324°, 26%, 96% · CMYK 0, 2, 1, 3

Abalone is #F8F3F6 in HEX — rgb(248, 243, 246), hsl(324°, 26%, 96%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 1%, 3%).

Abalone pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 324°, 26%, 96%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#F8F3F6

RGB248, 243, 246

HSL324°, 26%, 96%

HSV324°, 2%, 97%

CMYK0, 2, 1, 3

Decimal16315382

CSS RGBrgb(248, 243, 246)

CSS HSLhsl(324, 26%, 96%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Abalone DEW398

Exact match

Behr

Soft Breeze W-B-610

ΔE 0.7 · #F8F4F6

Hallman-Lindsay

Vienna Dawn 1153

ΔE 2.2 · #F7EFEF

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 2.4 · #F4F4F4

Vista Paint

Light Lavender K-7

ΔE 2.4 · #F3EEEE

Dulux

High Key Pink SP2A4

ΔE 2.6 · #F9F0EF

Kilz

Contemporary White TB-02

ΔE 3.1 · #F4F4F2

Colorhouse

Imagine .05 Imagine-05

ΔE 3.4 · #F0F2F1

PPG

Love Bird 1044-1

ΔE 3.5 · #F1EBEA

Valspar

Naiveté 7001-21

ΔE 3.5 · #F7EFEC

IKEA

IKEA022 IKEA2 22-ikea-2

ΔE 3.6 · #F2F1EE

Benjamin Moore

Mirage 2116-70

ΔE 3.7 · #ECEAEB

Farrow & Ball

All White 2005

ΔE 3.9 · #FBF8F4

Sherwin-Williams

High Reflective White SW7757

ΔE 5 · #F7F7F1

Dutch Boy

Grey Castle VS-9132

ΔE 5.5 · #FCEFE9

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.2 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

91/100

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 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

#F8F3F6

#F2F7F4

Analogous

#F7F2F7

#F8F3F6

#F7F2F3

Triadic

#F8F3F6

#F5F7F2

#F2F5F7

Split-Complementary

#F8F3F6

#F3F7F2

#F2F7F7

Tetradic

#F8F3F6

#F7F7F2

#F2F7F4

#F2F3F7

Monochromatic

#BF92AD

#DBC2D1

#F8F3F6

#F6EFF3

Rectangle

#F8F3F6

#F7F4F2

#F2F7F4

#F2F5F7

Compound

#F8F3F6

#F7F2F3

#F2F7F4

#F2F7F7

Variations

Lighter

#F9F5F7

#FAF8F9

#FCFBFC

Darker

#D4B4C7

#A9648E

#663753

Saturation

#F6F4F5

#F7F2F5

#FBEEF6

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

1.10:1

Fail

vs Black

19.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8F3F6

#F5F5F7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8F3F6

#F4F4F6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8F3F6

#F8F4F3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Abalone 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

#F9E3D4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8F3F6

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7E8F8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEB

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.

#AFCFBC

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: #F8F3F6;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8F3F6;

CSS Variable

--color-abalone: #F8F3F6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'abalone': '#F8F3F6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8F3F6] text-[#F8F3F6]

SCSS

$abalone: #F8F3F6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8F3F6?

#F8F3F6 is Abalone, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F8F3F6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Abalone?

Abalone 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 Abalone?

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

Where can I download Abalone?

You can download Abalone 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 Abalone?

The hex code is #F8F3F6. In RGB it's 248, 243, 246, and in HSL it's 324°, 26%, 96%.

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