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Cherished One

#FC9293

RGB 252, 146, 147 · HSL 359°, 95%, 78% · CMYK 0, 42, 42, 1

Cherished One is #FC9293 in HEX — rgb(252, 146, 147), hsl(359°, 95%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 42%, 1%).

Cherished One pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 359°, 95%, 78%. 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#FC9293

RGB252, 146, 147

HSL359°, 95%, 78%

HSV359°, 42%, 99%

CMYK0, 42, 42, 1

Decimal16552595

CSS RGBrgb(252, 146, 147)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 95%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Cherished One 1080

Exact match

Vista Paint

Cherished One C-1079

ΔE 1.2 · #F89091

Behr

Citrus Hill 200B-4

ΔE 2.4 · #FF979A

Dulux

Mellow Pink S04G5

ΔE 3.1 · #F38F91

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2009-40

ΔE 4 · #F98B88

Kilz

Ruffle Pink Dress LA180-01

ΔE 4 · #EF8988

Dunn-Edwards

Strawberry Shortcake DE5081

ΔE 5.2 · #FA8E99

Sherwin-Williams

Dishy Coral SW6598

ΔE 6 · #ED9190

PPG

Primrose Garden 1185-4

ΔE 6.3 · #F3949B

Valspar

Sweet Melon 1008-1B

ΔE 6.3 · #EA8280

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 9 · #DF8686

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 10.7 · #EA899A

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 12.3 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 14.6 · #CD746D

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 19.5 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 19.9 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#FC9293

#92FCFA

Analogous

#FC92C9

#FC9293

#FCC592

Triadic

#FC9293

#93FC92

#9293FC

Split-Complementary

#FC9293

#92FCC5

#92C9FC

Tetradic

#FC9293

#C9FC92

#92FCFA

#C592FC

Monochromatic

#EF060A

#FA474A

#FC9293

#FEDCDD

#FEE6E7

Rectangle

#FC9293

#FCFA92

#92FCFA

#9293FC

Compound

#FC9293

#FCC592

#92FCFA

#92C9FC

Variations

Lighter

#FDA7A9

#F9C2C3

#F8DEDF

Darker

#FF3F43

#DB0004

#7F0002

Saturation

#D7B7B7

#FC9293

#FE9092

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

2.17:1

Fail

vs Black

9.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FC9293

#C9BF90

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FC9293

#AAAA93

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FC9293

#FA959B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Cherished One 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

#FC9A89

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FC9293

Daylight 5500K

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

#EA9FAE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E7

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.

#64EEEC

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

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 is adequate.

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: #FC9293;

CSS — background

background-color: #FC9293;

CSS Variable

--color-cherished-one: #FC9293;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cherished-one': '#FC9293' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FC9293] text-[#FC9293]

SCSS

$cherished-one: #FC9293;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FC9293?

#FC9293 is Cherished One, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FC9293 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cherished One?

Cherished One 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 Cherished One?

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

Where can I download Cherished One?

You can download Cherished One 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 Cherished One?

The hex code is #FC9293. In RGB it's 252, 146, 147, and in HSL it's 359°, 95%, 78%.

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