PURPLES

Walkie Chalkie

#FAF5FA

RGB 250, 245, 250 · HSL 300°, 33%, 97% · CMYK 0, 2, 0, 2

Walkie Chalkie is #FAF5FA in HEX — rgb(250, 245, 250), hsl(300°, 33%, 97%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 0%, 2%).

Walkie Chalkie pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 300°, 33%, 97%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#FAF5FA

RGB250, 245, 250

HSL300°, 33%, 97%

HSV300°, 2%, 98%

CMYK0, 2, 0, 2

Decimal16446970

CSS RGBrgb(250, 245, 250)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 33%, 97%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Abalone DEW398

ΔE 1.3 · #F8F3F6

Behr

Pink Mirage RD-W8

ΔE 1.5 · #F7F1F5

RAL

Traffic White 9016

ΔE 3.1 · #F6F6F6

Hallman-Lindsay

Vienna Dawn 1153

ΔE 3.4 · #F7EFEF

Vista Paint

Light Lavender K-7

ΔE 3.6 · #F3EEEE

Dulux

High Key Pink SP2A4

ΔE 3.7 · #F9F0EF

Kilz

Contemporary White TB-02

ΔE 4.1 · #F4F4F2

Valspar

Dress Rehearsal 7001-20

ΔE 4.2 · #F8EBEE

Colorhouse

Bisque .01 Bisque-01

ΔE 4.3 · #FFFFFF

PPG

Coronation 1248-1

ΔE 4.6 · #EDECEC

Farrow & Ball

All White 2005

ΔE 4.7 · #FBF8F4

IKEA

IKEA022 IKEA2 22-ikea-2

ΔE 4.7 · #F2F1EE

Benjamin Moore

Mirage 2116-70

ΔE 4.8 · #ECEAEB

Sherwin-Williams

High Reflective White SW7757

ΔE 5.9 · #F7F7F1

Dutch Boy

Grey Castle VS-9132

ΔE 6.6 · #FCEFE9

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

93/100

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

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Analogous

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Triadic

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Split-Complementary

#FAF5FA

#F7FAF5

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Tetradic

#FAF5FA

#FAF7F5

#F5FAF5

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Monochromatic

#C78FC7

#E0C2E0

#FAF5FA

#F6EEF6

Rectangle

#FAF5FA

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#F5FAF5

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Compound

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Variations

Lighter

#FBF7FB

#FCF9FC

#FDFCFD

Darker

#DAB2DA

#B35DB3

#6D316D

Saturation

#F8F7F8

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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

1.08:1

Fail

vs Black

19.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

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#F6F7FB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

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Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

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Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Walkie Chalkie 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

#FBE4D7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FAF5FA

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8E9FB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EC

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.

#ADD1AD

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: #FAF5FA;

CSS — background

background-color: #FAF5FA;

CSS Variable

--color-walkie-chalkie: #FAF5FA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'walkie-chalkie': '#FAF5FA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FAF5FA] text-[#FAF5FA]

SCSS

$walkie-chalkie: #FAF5FA;

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#E8E8EF · ΔE 5.3

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#ECEEEC · ΔE 5.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FAF5FA?

#FAF5FA is Walkie Chalkie, a light purple with a warm undertone.

Is #FAF5FA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Walkie Chalkie?

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

What colors pair well with Walkie Chalkie?

Walkie Chalkie 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 Walkie Chalkie?

You can download Walkie Chalkie 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 Walkie Chalkie?

The hex code is #FAF5FA. In RGB it's 250, 245, 250, and in HSL it's 300°, 33%, 97%.

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