PURPLES

Cherry Blossoms

#F9E7F4

RGB 249, 231, 244 · HSL 317°, 60%, 94% · CMYK 0, 7, 2, 2

Cherry Blossoms is #F9E7F4 in HEX — rgb(249, 231, 244), hsl(317°, 60%, 94%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 2%, 2%).

Cherry Blossoms pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 317°, 60%, 94%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. 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#F9E7F4

RGB249, 231, 244

HSL317°, 60%, 94%

HSV317°, 7%, 98%

CMYK0, 7, 2, 2

Decimal16377844

CSS RGBrgb(249, 231, 244)

CSS HSLhsl(317, 60%, 94%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Blossoms DE6001

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Charming 2075-70

ΔE 1.2 · #F7E4F0

Behr

Pink Prism RD-W1

ΔE 1.5 · #F7E8F3

Dulux

Lafitte SP2C4

ΔE 1.9 · #F6E4EE

Hallman-Lindsay

Petal Poise 1160

ΔE 1.9 · #F8E3EE

Valspar

Pink Mist 1001-2C

ΔE 2.4 · #F5E2EC

Vista Paint

Purple Peace K-6

ΔE 2.5 · #F2E1EC

PPG

Heaven Sent 1252-2

ΔE 3.5 · #EEE1EB

Sherwin-Williams

Spangle SW6834

ΔE 5.9 · #E5DBE5

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 6.4 · #E8DDE2

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 6.7 · #F7DDE0

Kilz

Colorado Dawn RB190-01

ΔE 7.9 · #DDDCE9

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 7.9 · #FDE7E5

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 8.3 · #E0D7DC

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 9.7 · #F4F4F4

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 11.7 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

84/100

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

#F9E7F4

#E7F9EC

Analogous

#F5E7F9

#F9E7F4

#F9E7EA

Triadic

#F9E7F4

#F4F9E7

#E7F4F9

Split-Complementary

#F9E7F4

#EAF9E7

#E7F9F5

Tetradic

#F9E7F4

#F9F5E7

#E7F9EC

#E7EAF9

Monochromatic

#DA6CBB

#EAA9D7

#F9E7F4

#FAEBF6

Rectangle

#F9E7F4

#F9ECE7

#E7F9EC

#E7F4F9

Compound

#F9E7F4

#F9E7EA

#E7F9EC

#E7F9F5

Variations

Lighter

#FAEBF6

#FBF1F8

#FCF7FB

Darker

#E898D1

#D533A7

#821864

Saturation

#F2EDF1

#F9E7F4

#FCE3F5

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

1.18:1

Fail

vs Black

17.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9E7F4

#EDEEF5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9E7F4

#EAEAF2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9E7F4

#F8EAE9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Cherry Blossoms 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

#FADAD2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9E7F4

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7DFF6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EC

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.

#9FE0B1

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: #F9E7F4;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9E7F4;

CSS Variable

--color-cherry-blossoms: #F9E7F4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cherry-blossoms': '#F9E7F4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9E7F4] text-[#F9E7F4]

SCSS

$cherry-blossoms: #F9E7F4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9E7F4?

#F9E7F4 is Cherry Blossoms, a light purple with a warm undertone.

Is #F9E7F4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cherry Blossoms?

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

What colors pair well with Cherry Blossoms?

Cherry Blossoms 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 Cherry Blossoms?

You can download Cherry Blossoms 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 Cherry Blossoms?

The hex code is #F9E7F4. In RGB it's 249, 231, 244, and in HSL it's 317°, 60%, 94%.

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