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Strawberry Dreams

#FF88AA

RGB 255, 136, 170 · HSL 343°, 100%, 77% · CMYK 0, 47, 33, 0

Strawberry Dreams is #FF88AA in HEX — rgb(255, 136, 170), hsl(343°, 100%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 33%, 0%).

Strawberry Dreams pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 343°, 100%, 77%. 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#FF88AA

RGB255, 136, 170

HSL343°, 100%, 77%

HSV343°, 47%, 100%

CMYK0, 47, 33, 0

Decimal16746666

CSS RGBrgb(255, 136, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(343, 100%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Rock 'n' Rose DE5060

ΔE 2 · #FC8AAA

Behr

Cool Melon 170B-4

ΔE 2.5 · #FE89A6

Hallman-Lindsay

Bunny Fluff 1107

ΔE 5.1 · #FB8DA6

Vista Paint

Bunny Fluff C-1106

ΔE 5.9 · #F78BA3

Benjamin Moore

Deep 2086-40

ΔE 6.2 · #EA7C9E

Valspar

So Charming 1005-1B

ΔE 7.5 · #EA7D96

PPG

Rose Glory 1181-5

ΔE 9.7 · #E585A5

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 11.1 · #EA899A

Sherwin-Williams

Coming up Roses SW6585

ΔE 12.9 · #DD7788

Dulux

Signature Pink S01H5

ΔE 16.2 · #D4839A

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 18 · #C6628C

Kilz

Ruffle Pink Dress LA180-01

ΔE 18.2 · #EF8988

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 19.6 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 19.9 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 22.4 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 32 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#FF88AA

#8AFFDE

Analogous

#FF8AE6

#FF88AA

#FFA38A

Triadic

#FF88AA

#ABFF8A

#8AABFF

Split-Complementary

#FF88AA

#8AFFA3

#8AE6FF

Tetradic

#FF88AA

#E6FF8A

#8AFFDE

#A38AFF

Monochromatic

#F00044

#FF3D74

#FF88AA

#FFD6E2

#FFE5ED

Rectangle

#FF88AA

#FFDE8A

#8AFFDE

#8AABFF

Compound

#FF88AA

#FFA38A

#8AFFDE

#8AE6FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFA1BC

#FABECF

#F9DCE4

Darker

#FF3B73

#D8003D

#7E0024

Saturation

#D6B3BD

#FF8AAB

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

2.25:1

Fail

vs Black

9.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF88AA

#C3BEA8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF88AA

#A5A5A6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF88AA

#FB9295

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Strawberry Dreams 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

#FF939B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF88AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#EC98BF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E9

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.

#60EDC5

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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 is adequate.

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: #FF88AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF88AA;

CSS Variable

--color-strawberry-dreams: #FF88AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'strawberry-dreams': '#FF88AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF88AA] text-[#FF88AA]

SCSS

$strawberry-dreams: #FF88AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF88AA?

#FF88AA is Strawberry Dreams, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FF88AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Strawberry Dreams?

Strawberry Dreams 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 Strawberry Dreams?

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

Where can I download Strawberry Dreams?

You can download Strawberry Dreams 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 Strawberry Dreams?

The hex code is #FF88AA. In RGB it's 255, 136, 170, and in HSL it's 343°, 100%, 77%.

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