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Carnation Bloom

#FEB1D9

RGB 254, 177, 217 · HSL 329°, 97%, 85% · CMYK 0, 30, 15, 0

Carnation Bloom is #FEB1D9 in HEX — rgb(254, 177, 217), hsl(329°, 97%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 15%, 0%).

Carnation Bloom pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 329°, 97%, 85%. 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#FEB1D9

RGB254, 177, 217

HSL329°, 97%, 85%

HSV329°, 30%, 100%

CMYK0, 30, 15, 0

Decimal16691673

CSS RGBrgb(254, 177, 217)

CSS HSLhsl(329, 97%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Carnation Bloom 140A-3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Rhododendron 2079-50

ΔE 5.1 · #F3ACCC

Valspar

Pink Plunge 1001-1C

ΔE 6.2 · #EAA7CA

Hallman-Lindsay

Rose Mallow 1122

ΔE 6.4 · #F4AAC7

Vista Paint

Rose Mallow C-1121

ΔE 6.6 · #F5AECA

Dunn-Edwards

Taffy Pink DE5045

ΔE 6.6 · #FEA6C8

Dulux

Beautiful Pink S49G3

ΔE 8.6 · #E3A8D3

PPG

Tickled Pink 1181-4

ΔE 9.4 · #EFA7BF

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 13.8 · #D899B1

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 14.7 · #E2A3B3

Kilz

Berry Cream RA200-01

ΔE 15.4 · #E3BDDA

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 19.8 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 21 · #EA899A

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 21.4 · #ECB7B8

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 22.8 · #BF7595

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 29.3 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#FEB1D9

#B4FED8

Analogous

#FDB4FE

#FEB1D9

#FEB4B5

Triadic

#FEB1D9

#DAFEB4

#B4DAFE

Split-Complementary

#FEB1D9

#B5FEB4

#B4FEFD

Tetradic

#FEB1D9

#FEFDB4

#B4FED8

#B4B5FE

Monochromatic

#FC1D90

#FD68B5

#FEB1D9

#FFE6F3

Rectangle

#FEB1D9

#FED8B4

#B4FED8

#B4DAFE

Compound

#FEB1D9

#FEB4B5

#B4FED8

#B4FEFD

Variations

Lighter

#FEC3E1

#FBD5E9

#FBE9F2

Darker

#FF5CB0

#EE007B

#8B0048

Saturation

#E4CED9

#FEB4DA

#FEB3DA

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

1.68:1

Fail

vs Black

12.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FEB1D9

#D1D3D8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FEB1D9

#C1C1D4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FEB1D9

#FABAB9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Carnation Bloom 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

#FEB1BE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FEB1D9

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBB6E2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EB

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.

#80F1B6

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: #FEB1D9;

CSS — background

background-color: #FEB1D9;

CSS Variable

--color-carnation-bloom: #FEB1D9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'carnation-bloom': '#FEB1D9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FEB1D9] text-[#FEB1D9]

SCSS

$carnation-bloom: #FEB1D9;

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#F2ABCB · ΔE 5.3

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#F5ABC5 · ΔE 7.7

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#E898BF · ΔE 8.9

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#ECB0CA · ΔE 9.4

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#DFAAD1 · ΔE 10.2

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#DCACD3 · ΔE 11.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FEB1D9?

#FEB1D9 is Carnation Bloom, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FEB1D9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Carnation Bloom?

Carnation Bloom 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 Carnation Bloom?

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

Where can I download Carnation Bloom?

You can download Carnation Bloom 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 Carnation Bloom?

The hex code is #FEB1D9. In RGB it's 254, 177, 217, and in HSL it's 329°, 97%, 85%.

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