ORANGES

Bridesmaid

#FAE6DF

RGB 250, 230, 223 · HSL 16°, 73%, 93% · CMYK 0, 8, 11, 2

Bridesmaid is #FAE6DF in HEX — rgb(250, 230, 223), hsl(16°, 73%, 93%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 11%, 2%).

Bridesmaid pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 73%, 93%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#FAE6DF

RGB250, 230, 223

HSL16°, 73%, 93%

HSV16°, 11%, 98%

CMYK0, 8, 11, 2

Decimal16443103

CSS RGBrgb(250, 230, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 73%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Shelltint Quarter S07G1Q

ΔE 0.4 · #FBE7E0

Behr

Sherry Cream HDC-CT-10

ΔE 0.5 · #FAE5DE

Benjamin Moore

Pink 887

ΔE 0.6 · #F9E6DE

Valspar

Champagne Pink 2004-4C

ΔE 0.7 · #F9E4DD

Dunn-Edwards

Rosy Tan DE6085

ΔE 0.9 · #FAE8E1

Hallman-Lindsay

Pale Shrimp 1048

ΔE 1.4 · #FAE4DB

IKEA

IKEA031 31

ΔE 1.7 · #F7E2DD

PPG

La Minuet 1194-2

ΔE 1.9 · #F5E5DC

Vista Paint

First Love K-639

ΔE 1.9 · #FBEAE1

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 2.7 · #FDE7E5

Dutch Boy

Light Silver VS-9112

ΔE 2.8 · #FFEEE7

Sherwin-Williams

Intimate White SW6322

ΔE 3 · #F0E1D8

Kilz

Vanilla Chai LC180-01

ΔE 3.6 · #F5E6D9

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 6 · #F7DDE0

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.3 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 8 · #FAF4E3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

82/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#FAE6DF

#E0F3FA

Analogous

#FAE0E6

#FAE6DF

#FAF4E0

Triadic

#FAE6DF

#E0FAE7

#E7E0FA

Split-Complementary

#FAE6DF

#E0FAF4

#E0E6FA

Tetradic

#FAE6DF

#E6FAE0

#E0F3FA

#F4E0FA

Monochromatic

#E6815C

#F0B49E

#FAE6DF

#FCEEE9

Rectangle

#FAE6DF

#F3FAE0

#E0F3FA

#E7E0FA

Compound

#FAE6DF

#FAF4E0

#E0F3FA

#E0E6FA

Variations

Lighter

#FBECE6

#FBF1EE

#FCF7F6

Darker

#F0A68C

#E6541E

#8C2E0C

Saturation

#F1EBE9

#FAE7E0

#FDE6DE

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.20:1

Fail

vs Black

17.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FAE6DF

#F0ECE0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FAE6DF

#EAEAE0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FAE6DF

#FAE5E7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bridesmaid reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#FBD9C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FAE6DF

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8DEE7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#98D2E7

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: #FAE6DF;

CSS — background

background-color: #FAE6DF;

CSS Variable

--color-bridesmaid: #FAE6DF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bridesmaid': '#FAE6DF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FAE6DF] text-[#FAE6DF]

SCSS

$bridesmaid: #FAE6DF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FAE6DF?

#FAE6DF is Bridesmaid, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FAE6DF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bridesmaid?

Bridesmaid works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Bridesmaid?

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

Where can I download Bridesmaid?

You can download Bridesmaid 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 Bridesmaid?

The hex code is #FAE6DF. In RGB it's 250, 230, 223, and in HSL it's 16°, 73%, 93%.

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