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Ruffles

#FBBBAE

RGB 251, 187, 174 · HSL 10°, 91%, 83% · CMYK 0, 25, 31, 2

Ruffles is #FBBBAE in HEX — rgb(251, 187, 174), hsl(10°, 91%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 31%, 2%).

Ruffles pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 10°, 91%, 83%. 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#FBBBAE

RGB251, 187, 174

HSL10°, 91%, 83%

HSV10°, 31%, 98%

CMYK0, 25, 31, 2

Decimal16497582

CSS RGBrgb(251, 187, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 91%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Peach Damask 240C-3

ΔE 0.4 · #FABBAE

Dulux

Yahoo S07G3

ΔE 1.8 · #FAB8A9

Benjamin Moore

Pink 010

ΔE 1.9 · #FCBFB3

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Chip DE5136

ΔE 3.3 · #FFBBB4

Vista Paint

Shade of Shell K-635

ΔE 3.4 · #F8B5A4

Sherwin-Williams

Jovial SW6611

ΔE 3.4 · #F2B8A7

PPG

Riviera Rose 1189-4

ΔE 4 · #F7B1A6

Hallman-Lindsay

Mystic Tulip 1064

ΔE 4.1 · #F9B3A3

Kilz

Mandarin Mimosa LB140-01

ΔE 5.6 · #ECB09D

Valspar

Peach Punch 1008-2A

ΔE 6.1 · #F7B1AE

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 6.7 · #F5C2AC

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 9.2 · #ECB7B8

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 11.8 · #FAA495

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 12.3 · #E3BEA4

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 13 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 21.7 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#FBBBAE

#ACEEFB

Analogous

#FBACC7

#FBBBAE

#FBE1AC

Triadic

#FBBBAE

#ACFBB9

#B9ACFB

Split-Complementary

#FBBBAE

#ACFBE1

#ACC7FB

Tetradic

#FBBBAE

#C7FBAC

#ACEEFB

#E1ACFB

Monochromatic

#F43E1A

#F87C63

#FBBBAE

#FEEBE7

Rectangle

#FBBBAE

#EEFBAC

#ACEEFB

#B9ACFB

Compound

#FBBBAE

#FBE1AC

#ACEEFB

#ACC7FB

Variations

Lighter

#FCC7BD

#F9D8D1

#F9E9E6

Darker

#FB7357

#E92700

#871700

Saturation

#DFCCC8

#FBB9AC

#FDB8AA

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

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBBBAE

#DBD3AD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FBBBAE

#C8C8B0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBBBAE

#FABBBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Ruffles 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

#FCB99E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBBBAE

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9BEC2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E7

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.

#7ADBEE

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: #FBBBAE;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBBBAE;

CSS Variable

--color-ruffles: #FBBBAE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ruffles': '#FBBBAE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBBBAE] text-[#FBBBAE]

SCSS

$ruffles: #FBBBAE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBBBAE?

#FBBBAE is Ruffles, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FBBBAE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ruffles?

Ruffles 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 Ruffles?

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

Where can I download Ruffles?

You can download Ruffles 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 Ruffles?

The hex code is #FBBBAE. In RGB it's 251, 187, 174, and in HSL it's 10°, 91%, 83%.

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