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Salmon Mousse

#FCD1C3

RGB 252, 209, 195 · HSL 15°, 90%, 88% · CMYK 0, 17, 23, 1

Salmon Mousse is #FCD1C3 in HEX — rgb(252, 209, 195), hsl(15°, 90%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 23%, 1%).

Salmon Mousse pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 15°, 90%, 88%. 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#FCD1C3

RGB252, 209, 195

HSL15°, 90%, 88%

HSV15°, 23%, 99%

CMYK0, 17, 23, 1

Decimal16568771

CSS RGBrgb(252, 209, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 90%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Salmon Mousse 1049

Exact match

Vista Paint

Salmon Mousse C-1048

ΔE 0.6 · #FBD0C1

Valspar

Coral Mist 2001-2B

ΔE 1.1 · #FBD1C5

Behr

Shrimp Cocktail 270C-2

ΔE 1.4 · #FFD4C4

Dulux

Simply Delicious S08H2

ΔE 1.7 · #FFD0C1

Benjamin Moore

Bermuda 016

ΔE 2.6 · #FFD7CB

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 2.9 · #F4D0C2

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Jasper DE5148

ΔE 3 · #FED6CC

PPG

Sweet Angel 1193-4

ΔE 3.2 · #F5C8BB

Kilz

Gossamer Peach LB150-01

ΔE 3.9 · #F2CCB9

Sherwin-Williams

Koral Kicks SW6610

ΔE 4 · #F2D1C3

IKEA

IKEA032 32

ΔE 6.5 · #EDCDC7

Farrow & Ball

Pink Ground 202

ΔE 7 · #EFD6C7

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 11.8 · #F7DDE0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 14.4 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 16.5 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#FCD1C3

#C5EEFC

Analogous

#FCC5D3

#FCD1C3

#FCEEC5

Triadic

#FCD1C3

#C5FCD3

#D3C5FC

Split-Complementary

#FCD1C3

#C5FCEE

#C5D3FC

Tetradic

#FCD1C3

#D3FCC5

#C5EEFC

#EEC5FC

Monochromatic

#F46434

#F89B7C

#FCD1C3

#FEEDE7

Rectangle

#FCD1C3

#EEFCC5

#C5EEFC

#D3C5FC

Compound

#FCD1C3

#FCEEC5

#C5EEFC

#C5D3FC

Variations

Lighter

#FDDCD0

#FBE6DF

#FBF1EE

Darker

#FB906C

#F63E01

#902400

Saturation

#E9DCD8

#FCD3C5

#FDD2C3

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

1.40:1

Fail

vs Black

15.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCD1C3

#E7E0C3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCD1C3

#D9D9C5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCD1C3

#FCD0D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Salmon Mousse 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

#FCC9AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCD1C3

Daylight 5500K

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

#EACED2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#8ED7F0

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: #FCD1C3;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCD1C3;

CSS Variable

--color-salmon-mousse: #FCD1C3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'salmon-mousse': '#FCD1C3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCD1C3] text-[#FCD1C3]

SCSS

$salmon-mousse: #FCD1C3;

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#F6D4C1 · ΔE 4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCD1C3?

#FCD1C3 is Salmon Mousse, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FCD1C3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Salmon Mousse?

Salmon Mousse 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 Salmon Mousse?

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

Where can I download Salmon Mousse?

You can download Salmon Mousse 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 Salmon Mousse?

The hex code is #FCD1C3. In RGB it's 252, 209, 195, and in HSL it's 15°, 90%, 88%.

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