PINKS

Candy Floss

#FAE2EF

RGB 250, 226, 239 · HSL 328°, 71%, 93% · CMYK 0, 10, 4, 2

Candy Floss is #FAE2EF in HEX — rgb(250, 226, 239), hsl(328°, 71%, 93%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 4%, 2%).

Candy Floss pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 328°, 71%, 93%. 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#FAE2EF

RGB250, 226, 239

HSL328°, 71%, 93%

HSV328°, 10%, 98%

CMYK0, 10, 4, 2

Decimal16442095

CSS RGBrgb(250, 226, 239)

CSS HSLhsl(328, 71%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Candy Floss RD-W2

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

I 2077-70

ΔE 0.9 · #F9E3EF

Dunn-Edwards

Spun Sugar DE5014

ΔE 1 · #FAE2ED

Dulux

Carmine Blanche SP2D4

ΔE 1.5 · #F5E0EC

Hallman-Lindsay

Petal Poise 1160

ΔE 1.5 · #F8E3EE

Valspar

Cascadia 1002-4C

ΔE 2 · #F3DFED

Vista Paint

Viola C-1153

ΔE 2.5 · #F6E2EB

PPG

Desert Dawn 1252-3

ΔE 3.6 · #EDDBE8

Sherwin-Williams

Lighthearted Pink SW6568

ΔE 5.4 · #EDD5DD

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 5.5 · #F7DDE0

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 6.9 · #E8DDE2

Kilz

Sofia RA210-01

ΔE 7.6 · #E1D3E6

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 7.8 · #FDE7E5

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 8.6 · #E0D7DC

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 11.6 · #F4F4F4

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 13 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

81/100

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

#FAE2EF

#E0FAEC

Analogous

#F9E0FA

#FAE2EF

#FAE0E1

Triadic

#FAE2EF

#EEFAE0

#E0EEFA

Split-Complementary

#FAE2EF

#E1FAE0

#E0FAF9

Tetradic

#FAE2EF

#FAF9E0

#E0FAEC

#E0E1FA

Monochromatic

#E45EA5

#EF9FCA

#FAE2EF

#FBE9F3

Rectangle

#FAE2EF

#FAECE0

#E0FAEC

#E0EEFA

Compound

#FAE2EF

#FAE0E1

#E0FAEC

#E0FAF9

Variations

Lighter

#FBE7F1

#FBEEF5

#FCF6F9

Darker

#EE8DC1

#E42189

#8A0E50

Saturation

#F1E9ED

#FAE0EE

#FCDEEE

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

1.22:1

Fail

vs Black

17.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FAE2EF

#EBECEF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FAE2EF

#E6E6ED

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FAE2EF

#F8E5E4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Candy Floss 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

#FBD6CE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FAE2EF

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8DBF3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EB

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.

#99E6BD

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: #FAE2EF;

CSS — background

background-color: #FAE2EF;

CSS Variable

--color-candy-floss: #FAE2EF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'candy-floss': '#FAE2EF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FAE2EF] text-[#FAE2EF]

SCSS

$candy-floss: #FAE2EF;

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I Love You Pink

#F8E2EE · ΔE 0.9

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#F7E2ED · ΔE 1.5

Candy Stripe

#FAE2EC · ΔE 1.5

Charming Pink

#F6E3EF · ΔE 1.9

Easter Bonnet

#F5E3EF · ΔE 2.2

50's Pink

#FBE3EA · ΔE 3.1

Pink Peony

#F8E5EC · ΔE 3.6

Aztec Lily

#F8E1E7 · ΔE 3.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FAE2EF?

#FAE2EF is Candy Floss, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FAE2EF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Candy Floss?

Candy Floss 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 Candy Floss?

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

Where can I download Candy Floss?

You can download Candy Floss 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 Candy Floss?

The hex code is #FAE2EF. In RGB it's 250, 226, 239, and in HSL it's 328°, 71%, 93%.

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