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Pale Shrimp

#FDD8E8

RGB 253, 216, 232 · HSL 334°, 90%, 92% · CMYK 0, 15, 8, 1

Pale Shrimp is #FDD8E8 in HEX — rgb(253, 216, 232), hsl(334°, 90%, 92%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 8%, 1%).

Pale Shrimp pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 334°, 90%, 92%. 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#FDD8E8

RGB253, 216, 232

HSL334°, 90%, 92%

HSV334°, 15%, 99%

CMYK0, 15, 8, 1

Decimal16636136

CSS RGBrgb(253, 216, 232)

CSS HSLhsl(334, 90%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pale Shrimp 160A-2

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Glow DE5043

ΔE 1 · #FFDBEB

Vista Paint

Rose Rhapsody K-717

ΔE 1.9 · #FAD3E2

Benjamin Moore

Newborn 2078-60

ΔE 2.5 · #F6D1E2

Hallman-Lindsay

Summer Cosmos 1120

ΔE 2.7 · #FAD1E0

Dulux

Lily Legs Half S48H1H

ΔE 3.5 · #F2D3E0

Valspar

Hello Dolly 1007-4B

ΔE 3.7 · #F5D1DC

PPG

Brittany's Bow 1181-2

ΔE 5.5 · #F3D8E0

Sherwin-Williams

Priscilla SW6575

ΔE 5.8 · #F1D3DA

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 7.7 · #F7DDE0

Kilz

Sofia RA210-01

ΔE 9.3 · #E1D3E6

IKEA

IKEA023 23

ΔE 11 · #E4CBCB

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 11.2 · #FDE7E5

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 12 · #E0D7DC

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 16.2 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 17.7 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm 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

#FDD8E8

#D8FDED

Analogous

#FDD8FB

#FDD8E8

#FDDBD8

Triadic

#FDD8E8

#E8FDD8

#D8E8FD

Split-Complementary

#FDD8E8

#D8FDDB

#D8FBFD

Tetradic

#FDD8E8

#FBFDD8

#D8FDED

#DBD8FD

Monochromatic

#F54792

#F990BD

#FDD8E8

#FEE7F1

Rectangle

#FDD8E8

#FDEDD8

#D8FDED

#D8E8FD

Compound

#FDD8E8

#FDDBD8

#D8FDED

#D8FBFD

Variations

Lighter

#FDE0ED

#FCE9F2

#FCF3F7

Darker

#FB7CB3

#FE0470

#960041

Saturation

#F0E5EA

#FDD8E8

#FED7E8

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

1.30:1

Fail

vs Black

16.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDD8E8

#E7E7E8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDD8E8

#DFDFE6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDD8E8

#FBDBDB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pale Shrimp 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

#FDCFC9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDD8E8

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAD4ED

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EA

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.

#8EF0C6

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: #FDD8E8;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDD8E8;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-shrimp: #FDD8E8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-shrimp': '#FDD8E8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDD8E8] text-[#FDD8E8]

SCSS

$pale-shrimp: #FDD8E8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDD8E8?

#FDD8E8 is Pale Shrimp, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FDD8E8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Shrimp?

Pale Shrimp 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 Pale Shrimp?

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

Where can I download Pale Shrimp?

You can download Pale Shrimp 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 Pale Shrimp?

The hex code is #FDD8E8. In RGB it's 253, 216, 232, and in HSL it's 334°, 90%, 92%.

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