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Tartlet

#FDDCD9

RGB 253, 220, 217 · HSL 5°, 90%, 92% · CMYK 0, 13, 14, 1

Tartlet is #FDDCD9 in HEX — rgb(253, 220, 217), hsl(5°, 90%, 92%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 14%, 1%).

Tartlet pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 5°, 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#FDDCD9

RGB253, 220, 217

HSL5°, 90%, 92%

HSV5°, 14%, 99%

CMYK0, 13, 14, 1

Decimal16637145

CSS RGBrgb(253, 220, 217)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 90%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Tartlet 1090

Exact match

Vista Paint

Tartlet C-1089

ΔE 0.6 · #FBDBD8

Dunn-Edwards

Peachy Keen DE5128

ΔE 0.8 · #FFDEDA

Valspar

Baby Blush 1008-2C

ΔE 0.9 · #FADAD7

Dulux

Pink Clay Half S05G1H

ΔE 1.1 · #FDDEDC

Benjamin Moore

Rose 2171-60

ΔE 1.3 · #FEDBD6

Behr

Peach Sachet M200-1

ΔE 1.8 · #F9D7D5

PPG

Frosted Tulip 1188-2

ΔE 2.2 · #F6D8D7

Kilz

Cake Pop LA240-01

ΔE 2.7 · #F8D6D0

Sherwin-Williams

Alyssum SW6589

ΔE 4 · #F2D5D7

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 4.2 · #F7DDE0

IKEA

IKEA031 31

ΔE 4.7 · #F7E2DD

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 5.2 · #FDE7E5

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 7.3 · #F4D0C2

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 12.5 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 13.1 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

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 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

#FDDCD9

#D8FAFD

Analogous

#FDD8E8

#FDDCD9

#FDEED8

Triadic

#FDDCD9

#D8FDDB

#DBD8FD

Split-Complementary

#FDDCD9

#D8FDEE

#D8E8FD

Tetradic

#FDDCD9

#E8FDD8

#D8FAFD

#EED8FD

Monochromatic

#F55547

#F99890

#FDDCD9

#FEE9E7

Rectangle

#FDDCD9

#FAFDD8

#D8FAFD

#DBD8FD

Compound

#FDDCD9

#FDEED8

#D8FAFD

#D8E8FD

Variations

Lighter

#FDE2E0

#FCEBE9

#FCF4F3

Darker

#FB877C

#FE1904

#960D00

Saturation

#F0E6E5

#FDDBD8

#FEDAD7

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

1.28:1

Fail

vs Black

16.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDDCD9

#EBE8D9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDDCD9

#E2E2D9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDDCD9

#FCDCDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Tartlet 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

#FDD2BE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDDCD9

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAD7E2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E7

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.

#8EE8F0

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: #FDDCD9;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDDCD9;

CSS Variable

--color-tartlet: #FDDCD9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tartlet': '#FDDCD9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDDCD9] text-[#FDDCD9]

SCSS

$tartlet: #FDDCD9;

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#F6D9D4 · ΔE 2.3

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#FFD9D4 · ΔE 2.4

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#F8DDD8 · ΔE 2.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDDCD9?

#FDDCD9 is Tartlet, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FDDCD9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tartlet?

Tartlet 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 Tartlet?

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

Where can I download Tartlet?

You can download Tartlet 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 Tartlet?

The hex code is #FDDCD9. In RGB it's 253, 220, 217, and in HSL it's 5°, 90%, 92%.

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