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Cloud Number Nine

#F9CEC6

RGB 249, 206, 198 · HSL 9°, 81%, 88% · CMYK 0, 17, 20, 2

Cloud Number Nine is #F9CEC6 in HEX — rgb(249, 206, 198), hsl(9°, 81%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 20%, 2%).

Cloud Number Nine pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 9°, 81%, 88%. 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#F9CEC6

RGB249, 206, 198

HSL9°, 81%, 88%

HSV9°, 20%, 98%

CMYK0, 17, 20, 2

Decimal16371398

CSS RGBrgb(249, 206, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 81%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Cloud Number Nine 1071

Exact match

Vista Paint

Cloud Number Nine C-1070

ΔE 0.6 · #F8CEC5

Behr

Apricot Freeze M210-3

ΔE 1 · #F8CCC3

PPG

Rose Pink 1189-3

ΔE 1.6 · #F7CAC1

Benjamin Moore

Blushing 009

ΔE 2.1 · #F9CAC1

Valspar

Crystal Coral 2004-4B

ΔE 2.2 · #FBD1C5

Sherwin-Williams

Oleander SW6603

ΔE 2.3 · #F2CCC5

Dunn-Edwards

Fairytale Dream DE5113

ΔE 2.6 · #FACFCC

Dulux

Elusive S06F1

ΔE 2.7 · #FED4CF

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 4 · #F4D0C2

Kilz

Sweet Antoinette LA210-01

ΔE 4 · #F4C9C8

IKEA

IKEA032 32

ΔE 4.6 · #EDCDC7

Farrow & Ball

Pink Ground 202

ΔE 7.8 · #EFD6C7

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 9.9 · #F7DDE0

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 16.8 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 17 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#F9CEC6

#C8F2F9

Analogous

#F9C8D9

#F9CEC6

#F9E8C8

Triadic

#F9CEC6

#C8F9CF

#CFC8F9

Split-Complementary

#F9CEC6

#C8F9E8

#C8D9F9

Tetradic

#F9CEC6

#D9F9C8

#C8F2F9

#E8C8F9

Monochromatic

#EB573D

#F29382

#F9CEC6

#FDEBE8

Rectangle

#F9CEC6

#F2F9C8

#C8F2F9

#CFC8F9

Compound

#F9CEC6

#F9E8C8

#C8F2F9

#C8D9F9

Variations

Lighter

#FAD9D3

#F9E4E0

#FAF0EE

Darker

#F48773

#E92E0D

#8B1905

Saturation

#E8DBD9

#F9CFC8

#FCCDC5

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9CEC6

#E3DDC6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9CEC6

#D6D6C7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9CEC6

#F8CED0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Cloud Number Nine 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

#FAC7B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9CEC6

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7CCD4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E8

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.

#92DEEB

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: #F9CEC6;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9CEC6;

CSS Variable

--color-cloud-number-nine: #F9CEC6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cloud-number-nine': '#F9CEC6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9CEC6] text-[#F9CEC6]

SCSS

$cloud-number-nine: #F9CEC6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9CEC6?

#F9CEC6 is Cloud Number Nine, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F9CEC6 warm or cool?

Cloud Number Nine reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cloud Number Nine?

Cloud Number Nine 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 Cloud Number Nine?

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

Where can I download Cloud Number Nine?

You can download Cloud Number Nine 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 Cloud Number Nine?

The hex code is #F9CEC6. In RGB it's 249, 206, 198, and in HSL it's 9°, 81%, 88%.

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