PURPLES

Placebo Pink

#FCEBFA

RGB 252, 235, 250 · HSL 307°, 74%, 95% · CMYK 0, 7, 1, 1

Placebo Pink is #FCEBFA in HEX — rgb(252, 235, 250), hsl(307°, 74%, 95%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 1%, 1%).

Placebo Pink pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 307°, 74%, 95%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#FCEBFA

RGB252, 235, 250

HSL307°, 74%, 95%

HSV307°, 7%, 99%

CMYK0, 7, 1, 1

Decimal16575482

CSS RGBrgb(252, 235, 250)

CSS HSLhsl(307, 74%, 95%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Ballerina Gown 110A-1

ΔE 0.9 · #FBECFA

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Blossoms DE6001

ΔE 1.7 · #F9E7F4

Benjamin Moore

Easter 2074-70

ΔE 2.9 · #F6E4F0

Dulux

Lafitte SP2C4

ΔE 3.6 · #F6E4EE

Hallman-Lindsay

Petal Poise 1160

ΔE 3.6 · #F8E3EE

Vista Paint

Purple Peace K-6

ΔE 4.1 · #F2E1EC

Valspar

Pink Mist 1001-2C

ΔE 4.1 · #F5E2EC

PPG

Heaven Sent 1252-2

ΔE 4.9 · #EEE1EB

Sherwin-Williams

Spangle SW6834

ΔE 7.2 · #E5DBE5

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 7.7 · #E7E3E9

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 8.1 · #E3DBF2

Kilz

Colorado Dawn RB190-01

ΔE 8.7 · #DDDCE9

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 9 · #FDE7E5

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 9.8 · #E0D7DC

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 9.9 · #F4F4F4

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 12.6 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

87/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#FCEBFA

#E9FCEB

Analogous

#F4E9FC

#FCEBFA

#FCE9F0

Triadic

#FCEBFA

#F9FCE9

#E9F9FC

Split-Complementary

#FCEBFA

#F0FCE9

#E9FCF4

Tetradic

#FCEBFA

#FCF4E9

#E9FCEB

#E9F0FC

Monochromatic

#E864D8

#F2A6E9

#FCEBFA

#FCE9F9

Rectangle

#FCEBFA

#FCEBE9

#E9FCEB

#E9F9FC

Compound

#FCEBFA

#FCE9F0

#E9FCEB

#E9FCF4

Variations

Lighter

#FCEDFB

#FCF3FB

#FDF8FC

Darker

#F192E6

#E822D1

#8F0C80

Saturation

#F5EFF4

#FCE9F9

#FDE7FB

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.14:1

Fail

vs Black

18.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCEBFA

#F0F2FB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCEBFA

#EEEEF8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCEBFA

#FAEEED

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Placebo Pink carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#FCDDD7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCEBFA

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAE2FB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8ED

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#97E7A1

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: #FCEBFA;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCEBFA;

CSS Variable

--color-placebo-pink: #FCEBFA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'placebo-pink': '#FCEBFA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCEBFA] text-[#FCEBFA]

SCSS

$placebo-pink: #FCEBFA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCEBFA?

#FCEBFA is Placebo Pink, a light purple with a warm undertone.

Is #FCEBFA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Placebo Pink?

Placebo Pink works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Placebo Pink?

Placebo Pink pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Placebo Pink?

You can download Placebo Pink 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 Placebo Pink?

The hex code is #FCEBFA. In RGB it's 252, 235, 250, and in HSL it's 307°, 74%, 95%.

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