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Rose Shadow

#F9C2CD

RGB 249, 194, 205 · HSL 348°, 82%, 87% · CMYK 0, 22, 18, 2

Rose Shadow is #F9C2CD in HEX — rgb(249, 194, 205), hsl(348°, 82%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 18%, 2%).

Rose Shadow pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 348°, 82%, 87%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#F9C2CD

RGB249, 194, 205

HSL348°, 82%, 87%

HSV348°, 22%, 98%

CMYK0, 22, 18, 2

Decimal16368333

CSS RGBrgb(249, 194, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 82%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Deco Pink 1141

ΔE 1.3 · #F6C2CC

Benjamin Moore

May 1324

ΔE 1.9 · #FBC7D2

Behr

Spring Song 200C-3

ΔE 2 · #FDC3D1

Vista Paint

Pale Petunia C-1096

ΔE 2.4 · #F6BFC6

Dunn-Edwards

Sweet Sixteen DE5079

ΔE 2.5 · #FFC9D3

Sherwin-Williams

In the Pink SW6583

ΔE 2.8 · #F0BCC9

Dulux

Candy Cane S03H2

ΔE 3.4 · #F7BFC4

Valspar

Prom Pink 1007-4A

ΔE 3.6 · #EEBCCA

PPG

Rose Melody 1183-3

ΔE 4.3 · #ECBFC9

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 6.8 · #ECB7B8

Kilz

Sweet Antoinette LA210-01

ΔE 7.6 · #F4C9C8

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 11.1 · #E2A3B3

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 13.6 · #F7DDE0

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 14.6 · #F4D0C2

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 21.4 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 21.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#F9C2CD

#C3F9EE

Analogous

#F9C3E9

#F9C2CD

#F9D3C3

Triadic

#F9C2CD

#CEF9C3

#C3CEF9

Split-Complementary

#F9C2CD

#C3F9D3

#C3E9F9

Tetradic

#F9C2CD

#E9F9C3

#C3F9EE

#D3C3F9

Monochromatic

#EB375B

#F27D94

#F9C2CD

#FDE8EC

Rectangle

#F9C2CD

#F9EEC3

#C3F9EE

#C3CEF9

Compound

#F9C2CD

#F9D3C3

#C3F9EE

#C3E9F9

Variations

Lighter

#FACFD7

#F9DDE3

#FAEDEF

Darker

#F46F89

#E80C38

#8A041F

Saturation

#E6D6D9

#F9C3CE

#FCC0CC

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9C2CD

#DAD8CD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9C2CD

#CDCDCC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9C2CD

#F7C5C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Rose Shadow 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

#FABEB5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9C2CD

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7C3D9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E9

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.

#8EEBD8

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: #F9C2CD;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9C2CD;

CSS Variable

--color-rose-shadow: #F9C2CD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rose-shadow': '#F9C2CD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9C2CD] text-[#F9C2CD]

SCSS

$rose-shadow: #F9C2CD;

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#FFCDD8 · ΔE 4.0

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#FCCCD6 · ΔE 4.1

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#FACBD0 · ΔE 4.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9C2CD?

#F9C2CD is Rose Shadow, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F9C2CD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rose Shadow?

Rose Shadow 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 Rose Shadow?

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

Where can I download Rose Shadow?

You can download Rose Shadow 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 Rose Shadow?

The hex code is #F9C2CD. In RGB it's 249, 194, 205, and in HSL it's 348°, 82%, 87%.

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