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Hepatica

#FBE5EA

RGB 251, 229, 234 · HSL 346°, 73%, 94% · CMYK 0, 9, 7, 2

Hepatica is #FBE5EA in HEX — rgb(251, 229, 234), hsl(346°, 73%, 94%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 7%, 2%).

Hepatica pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 346°, 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#FBE5EA

RGB251, 229, 234

HSL346°, 73%, 94%

HSV346°, 9%, 98%

CMYK0, 9, 7, 2

Decimal16508394

CSS RGBrgb(251, 229, 234)

CSS HSLhsl(346, 73%, 94%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Hepatica 1125

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Gentle 2084-70

ΔE 0.5 · #FBE5E9

Valspar

Pink Whisper 1002-2C

ΔE 0.7 · #F9E5EA

Behr

My Sweetheart RD-W3

ΔE 0.9 · #FBE7EC

Vista Paint

Hepatica C-1124

ΔE 1.1 · #F8E2E7

Dunn-Edwards

Camellia DE5099

ΔE 1.2 · #FFE7EB

Dulux

Pink Star Quarter S01H1Q

ΔE 1.8 · #F5E1E5

PPG

Candy Mix 1181-1

ΔE 2.4 · #F3DFE3

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 3.1 · #F7DDE0

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 3.6 · #FDE7E5

IKEA

IKEA031 31

ΔE 5.3 · #F7E2DD

Sherwin-Williams

Lighthearted Pink SW6568

ΔE 5.7 · #EDD5DD

Kilz

Peach Glamour LB180-01

ΔE 6 · #EEDEDA

Dutch Boy

Light Silver VS-9112

ΔE 6.8 · #FFEEE7

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 9 · #F4F4F4

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.7 · #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

#FBE5EA

#E5FBF6

Analogous

#FBE5F5

#FBE5EA

#FBEAE5

Triadic

#FBE5EA

#EAFBE5

#E5EAFB

Split-Complementary

#FBE5EA

#E5FBEA

#E5F5FB

Tetradic

#FBE5EA

#F5FBE5

#E5FBF6

#EAE5FB

Monochromatic

#E6607F

#F1A2B5

#FBE5EA

#FCE9ED

Rectangle

#FBE5EA

#FBF6E5

#E5FBF6

#E5EAFB

Compound

#FBE5EA

#FBEAE5

#E5FBF6

#E5F5FB

Variations

Lighter

#FCEAEE

#FCF0F3

#FCF7F8

Darker

#F08FA6

#E7214F

#8D0C2A

Saturation

#F3ECEE

#FBE5EA

#FDE2E9

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

17.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBE5EA

#EEEDEB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FBE5EA

#E9E9E9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBE5EA

#FAE6E7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Hepatica 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

#FCD8CB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBE5EA

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9DDEF

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.

#98E7D4

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: #FBE5EA;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBE5EA;

CSS Variable

--color-hepatica: #FBE5EA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hepatica': '#FBE5EA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBE5EA] text-[#FBE5EA]

SCSS

$hepatica: #FBE5EA;

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#FBE3EA · ΔE 1.3

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#F8E1E7 · ΔE 1.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBE5EA?

#FBE5EA is Hepatica, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FBE5EA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hepatica?

Hepatica 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 Hepatica?

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

Where can I download Hepatica?

You can download Hepatica 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 Hepatica?

The hex code is #FBE5EA. In RGB it's 251, 229, 234, and in HSL it's 346°, 73%, 94%.

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