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Gentle

#FBE5E9

RGB 251, 229, 233 · HSL 349°, 73%, 94% · CMYK 0, 9, 7, 2

Gentle is #FBE5E9 in HEX — rgb(251, 229, 233), hsl(349°, 73%, 94%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 7%, 2%).

Gentle pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 349°, 73%, 94%. 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#FBE5E9

RGB251, 229, 233

HSL349°, 73%, 94%

HSV349°, 9%, 98%

CMYK0, 9, 7, 2

Decimal16508393

CSS RGBrgb(251, 229, 233)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 73%, 94%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Gentle 2084-70

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Hepatica 1125

ΔE 0.5 · #FBE5EA

Vista Paint

Beth's Smile K-686

ΔE 0.9 · #FCE4E7

Valspar

Pink Whisper 1002-2C

ΔE 0.9 · #F9E5EA

Dunn-Edwards

Camellia DE5099

ΔE 1.1 · #FFE7EB

Behr

My Sweetheart RD-W3

ΔE 1.1 · #FBE7EC

Dulux

Pink Star Quarter S01H1Q

ΔE 1.7 · #F5E1E5

PPG

Candy Mix 1181-1

ΔE 2.4 · #F3DFE3

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 3 · #F7DDE0

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 3.1 · #FDE7E5

IKEA

IKEA031 31

ΔE 4.8 · #F7E2DD

Kilz

Peach Glamour LB180-01

ΔE 5.6 · #EEDEDA

Sherwin-Williams

Lighthearted Pink SW6568

ΔE 5.8 · #EDD5DD

Dutch Boy

Light Silver VS-9112

ΔE 6.4 · #FFEEE7

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 8.9 · #F4F4F4

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.5 · #EAEAE4

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 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

#FBE5E9

#E5FBF7

Analogous

#FBE5F4

#FBE5E9

#FBECE5

Triadic

#FBE5E9

#E9FBE5

#E5E9FB

Split-Complementary

#FBE5E9

#E5FBEC

#E5F4FB

Tetradic

#FBE5E9

#F4FBE5

#E5FBF7

#ECE5FB

Monochromatic

#E66079

#F1A2B1

#FBE5E9

#FCE9EC

Rectangle

#FBE5E9

#FBF7E5

#E5FBF7

#E5E9FB

Compound

#FBE5E9

#FBECE5

#E5FBF7

#E5F4FB

Variations

Lighter

#FCEAED

#FCF0F2

#FCF7F8

Darker

#F08FA1

#E72145

#8D0C24

Saturation

#F3ECEE

#FBE5E9

#FDE2E7

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

1.20:1

Fail

vs Black

17.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBE5E9

#EEEDEA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FBE5E9

#E9E9E8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBE5E9

#FAE6E7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Gentle 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

#FCD8CA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBE5E9

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9DDEE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#98E7D8

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: #FBE5E9;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBE5E9;

CSS Variable

--color-gentle: #FBE5E9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gentle': '#FBE5E9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBE5E9] text-[#FBE5E9]

SCSS

$gentle: #FBE5E9;

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#FCE3E7 · ΔE 1.2

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#FAE7E9 · ΔE 1.5

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#FCE2E6 · ΔE 1.7

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#FDE7E8 · ΔE 1.7

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#F8E1E7 · ΔE 1.7

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#FBE3EA · ΔE 1.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBE5E9?

#FBE5E9 is Gentle, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FBE5E9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gentle?

Gentle 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 Gentle?

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

Where can I download Gentle?

You can download Gentle 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 Gentle?

The hex code is #FBE5E9. In RGB it's 251, 229, 233, and in HSL it's 349°, 73%, 94%.

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