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Fading Rose

#FDC8EB

RGB 253, 200, 235 · HSL 320°, 93%, 89% · CMYK 0, 21, 7, 1

Fading Rose is #FDC8EB in HEX — rgb(253, 200, 235), hsl(320°, 93%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 7%, 1%).

Fading Rose pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 320°, 93%, 89%. 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#FDC8EB

RGB253, 200, 235

HSL320°, 93%, 89%

HSV320°, 21%, 99%

CMYK0, 21, 7, 1

Decimal16632043

CSS RGBrgb(253, 200, 235)

CSS HSLhsl(320, 93%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fading Rose 130A-2

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Light Lavender DE5002

ΔE 3.6 · #F1BFE2

Vista Paint

Pink Heath C-1155

ΔE 3.7 · #F2BEE0

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Heath 1156

ΔE 4 · #F2BDDF

Valspar

Magic Wand 1001-2A

ΔE 5.5 · #EBBADC

Dulux

Pink Feather Boa S49H2

ΔE 5.6 · #EBC1E0

Benjamin Moore

Valentine's 2077-60

ΔE 6.3 · #F5CCE6

PPG

Sweet Alyssum 1252-4

ΔE 7.6 · #E7C2DE

Kilz

Berry Cream RA200-01

ΔE 8.1 · #E3BDDA

Sherwin-Williams

Childlike SW6569

ΔE 12 · #E8C0CF

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 17 · #E2A3B3

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 17.6 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 19 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 20.8 · #D4CAD3

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 21.1 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 26.3 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

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

#FDC8EB

#C9FDDA

Analogous

#F4C9FD

#FDC8EB

#FDC9D2

Triadic

#FDC8EB

#ECFDC9

#C9ECFD

Split-Complementary

#FDC8EB

#D2FDC9

#C9FDF4

Tetradic

#FDC8EB

#FDF4C9

#C9FDDA

#C9D2FD

Monochromatic

#F835B7

#FA7FD1

#FDC8EB

#FEE6F6

Rectangle

#FDC8EB

#FDDAC9

#C9FDDA

#C9ECFD

Compound

#FDC8EB

#FDC9D2

#C9FDDA

#C9FDF4

Variations

Lighter

#FDD4F0

#FBE1F3

#FCEFF7

Darker

#FD6ECD

#FA00A6

#910061

Saturation

#EBDBE6

#FDC9EC

#FEC8EC

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDC8EB

#DCDFEB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDC8EB

#D2D2E7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDC8EB

#F9CFCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Fading Rose 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

#FDC3CB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDC8EB

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAC8F0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EC

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.

#8DF2AE

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: #FDC8EB;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDC8EB;

CSS Variable

--color-fading-rose: #FDC8EB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fading-rose': '#FDC8EB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDC8EB] text-[#FDC8EB]

SCSS

$fading-rose: #FDC8EB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDC8EB?

#FDC8EB is Fading Rose, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FDC8EB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fading Rose?

Fading Rose 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 Fading Rose?

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

Where can I download Fading Rose?

You can download Fading Rose 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 Fading Rose?

The hex code is #FDC8EB. In RGB it's 253, 200, 235, and in HSL it's 320°, 93%, 89%.

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