PURPLES

Delicate Rose

#FBDAF5

RGB 251, 218, 245 · HSL 311°, 80%, 92% · CMYK 0, 13, 2, 2

Delicate Rose is #FBDAF5 in HEX — rgb(251, 218, 245), hsl(311°, 80%, 92%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 2%, 2%).

Delicate Rose pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 311°, 80%, 92%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#FBDAF5

RGB251, 218, 245

HSL311°, 80%, 92%

HSV311°, 13%, 98%

CMYK0, 13, 2, 2

Decimal16505589

CSS RGBrgb(251, 218, 245)

CSS HSLhsl(311, 80%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Delicate Rose 120A-2

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Spring Lilac DE5001

ΔE 2.3 · #F9D7EE

Vista Paint

Lilac Lady K-5

ΔE 4.1 · #EED1E9

Valspar

Pink Odyssey 1001-2B

ΔE 4.3 · #F2D2E7

Hallman-Lindsay

Little Smile 1155

ΔE 4.3 · #F8D0E8

Benjamin Moore

Bunny 2074-60

ΔE 4.5 · #EECEE7

Dulux

Pink Veil S49H1

ΔE 4.7 · #EED0E6

PPG

Sonora Rose 1251-3

ΔE 7.5 · #E8D2E3

Kilz

Sofia RA210-01

ΔE 8.9 · #E1D3E6

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 9.3 · #E3DBF2

Sherwin-Williams

Teaberry SW6561

ΔE 9.9 · #EBD1DB

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 12.8 · #D2CBDD

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 14.6 · #E0D7DC

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 15.6 · #FDE7E5

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 18.8 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 20.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

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

#FBDAF5

#DAFBE0

Analogous

#F1DAFB

#FBDAF5

#FBDAE5

Triadic

#FBDAF5

#F5FBDA

#DAF5FB

Split-Complementary

#FBDAF5

#E5FBDA

#DAFBF1

Tetradic

#FBDAF5

#FBF1DA

#DAFBE0

#DAE5FB

Monochromatic

#EC51CF

#F395E2

#FBDAF5

#FCE8F9

Rectangle

#FBDAF5

#FBE0DA

#DAFBE0

#DAF5FB

Compound

#FBDAF5

#FBDAE5

#DAFBE0

#DAFBF1

Variations

Lighter

#FCE2F7

#FBEAF8

#FCF4FA

Darker

#F483DF

#F012C7

#900677

Saturation

#EFE6EE

#FBDAF5

#FDD8F6

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

1.28:1

Fail

vs Black

16.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBDAF5

#E5E8F5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FBDAF5

#E0E0F2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBDAF5

#F8DFDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Delicate Rose 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

#FCD0D3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBDAF5

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9D5F7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8EC

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.

#94EBA4

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: #FBDAF5;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBDAF5;

CSS Variable

--color-delicate-rose: #FBDAF5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'delicate-rose': '#FBDAF5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBDAF5] text-[#FBDAF5]

SCSS

$delicate-rose: #FBDAF5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBDAF5?

#FBDAF5 is Delicate Rose, a light purple with a warm undertone.

Is #FBDAF5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Delicate Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Delicate Rose?

Delicate Rose 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 Delicate Rose?

You can download Delicate Rose 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 Delicate Rose?

The hex code is #FBDAF5. In RGB it's 251, 218, 245, and in HSL it's 311°, 80%, 92%.

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