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Shell Ginger

#FBE4E0

RGB 251, 228, 224 · HSL 9°, 77%, 93% · CMYK 0, 9, 11, 2

Shell Ginger is #FBE4E0 in HEX — rgb(251, 228, 224), hsl(9°, 77%, 93%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 11%, 2%).

Shell Ginger pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 9°, 77%, 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#FBE4E0

RGB251, 228, 224

HSL9°, 77%, 93%

HSV9°, 11%, 98%

CMYK0, 9, 11, 2

Decimal16508128

CSS RGBrgb(251, 228, 224)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 77%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Shell Ginger 230A-1

Exact match

Valspar

Pink Wink 1006-2C

ΔE 0.8 · #F9E3DE

Dulux

Elusive Quarter S06F1Q

ΔE 0.9 · #FBE6E2

Dunn-Edwards

First Kiss DE5134

ΔE 1.1 · #FFE6E2

IKEA

IKEA031 31

ΔE 1.3 · #F7E2DD

Vista Paint

Lady Anne C-1076

ΔE 1.3 · #FAE1DC

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 1.5 · #FDE7E5

Benjamin Moore

Powder 2009-70

ΔE 1.5 · #FEE8E5

Hallman-Lindsay

Lady Anne 1077

ΔE 1.6 · #FDE2DE

PPG

Floral Linen 1189-1

ΔE 1.8 · #F5E2DE

Kilz

Peach Glamour LB180-01

ΔE 3.7 · #EEDEDA

Dutch Boy

Light Silver VS-9112

ΔE 4 · #FFEEE7

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 4.3 · #F7DDE0

Sherwin-Williams

Intimate White SW6322

ΔE 4.3 · #F0E1D8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.5 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 9.5 · #F4F4F4

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

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

#FBE4E0

#DFF7FB

Analogous

#FBDFE9

#FBE4E0

#FBF1DF

Triadic

#FBE4E0

#DFFBE4

#E4DFFB

Split-Complementary

#FBE4E0

#DFFBF1

#DFE9FB

Tetradic

#FBE4E0

#E9FBDF

#DFF7FB

#F1DFFB

Monochromatic

#E96E58

#F2A99C

#FBE4E0

#FCEBE8

Rectangle

#FBE4E0

#F7FBDF

#DFF7FB

#E4DFFB

Compound

#FBE4E0

#FBF1DF

#DFF7FB

#DFE9FB

Variations

Lighter

#FCE9E6

#FBEFED

#FCF6F5

Darker

#F29989

#EC3919

#8F1D09

Saturation

#F1EAE9

#FBE4DF

#FDE2DD

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

17.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBE4E0

#EFECE1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FBE4E0

#E8E8E1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBE4E0

#FBE4E5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Shell Ginger 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

#FCD8C3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBE4E0

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9DDE7

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.

#96DCE9

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: #FBE4E0;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBE4E0;

CSS Variable

--color-shell-ginger: #FBE4E0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shell-ginger': '#FBE4E0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBE4E0] text-[#FBE4E0]

SCSS

$shell-ginger: #FBE4E0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBE4E0?

#FBE4E0 is Shell Ginger, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FBE4E0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shell Ginger?

Shell Ginger 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 Shell Ginger?

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

Where can I download Shell Ginger?

You can download Shell Ginger 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 Shell Ginger?

The hex code is #FBE4E0. In RGB it's 251, 228, 224, and in HSL it's 9°, 77%, 93%.

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