PINKS
Candy Stripe
#FAE2EC
Candy Stripe pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 335°, 71%, 93%. The color's high saturation makes it bold and immediate and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms, dressing areas. Reads best alongside cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Candy Stripe 2079-70
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms, dressing areas
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Candy Stripe
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #FAE2EC?
#FAE2EC is Candy Stripe, a light pink with a warm undertone.
Is #FAE2EC warm or cool?
Candy Stripe reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Candy Stripe?
Candy Stripe works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms, dressing areas. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Candy Stripe?
Candy Stripe pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Candy Stripe?
You can download Candy Stripe 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 RGB value of #FAE2EC?
#FAE2EC converts to RGB 250, 226, 236.