PINKS

Fresh Gum

#FFAADD

RGB 255, 170, 221 · HSL 324°, 100%, 83% · CMYK 0, 33, 13, 0

Fresh Gum is #FFAADD in HEX — rgb(255, 170, 221), hsl(324°, 100%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 13%, 0%).

Fresh Gum pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 324°, 100%, 83%. 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#FFAADD

RGB255, 170, 221

HSL324°, 100%, 83%

HSV324°, 33%, 100%

CMYK0, 33, 13, 0

Decimal16755421

CSS RGBrgb(255, 170, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(324, 100%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Ballerina Pink 130A-3

ΔE 1.1 · #FDA7DB

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Kiss DE5024

ΔE 4.5 · #F0A0D1

Hallman-Lindsay

Blossoms In Spring 1157

ΔE 7.1 · #E79ACB

Benjamin Moore

Pretty 2077-50

ΔE 7.8 · #ECA9D4

Vista Paint

Blossoms in Spring C-1156

ΔE 7.8 · #E599C9

Dulux

Classic Pink S49H4

ΔE 9.9 · #DE9DCC

Valspar

Pink Plunge 1001-1C

ΔE 10.5 · #EAA7CA

PPG

Chateau Rose 1252-5

ΔE 12.4 · #DBA3CE

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 17.7 · #D899B1

Kilz

Candy Store RA200-02

ΔE 19.4 · #C795B4

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 19.8 · #E2A3B3

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 23 · #EA899A

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 23.2 · #BF7595

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 24.4 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 25.4 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 34.8 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#FFAADD

#A8FFCB

Analogous

#F6A8FF

#FFAADD

#FFA8B1

Triadic

#FFAADD

#DCFFA8

#A8DCFF

Split-Complementary

#FFAADD

#B1FFA8

#A8FFF6

Tetradic

#FFAADD

#FFF6A8

#A8FFCB

#A8B1FF

Monochromatic

#FF0F9F

#FF5CBE

#FFAADD

#FFE5F5

Rectangle

#FFAADD

#FFCBA8

#A8FFCB

#A8DCFF

Compound

#FFAADD

#FFA8B1

#A8FFCB

#A8FFF6

Variations

Lighter

#FFBAE3

#FBCFE9

#FAE5F2

Darker

#FF54BA

#E9008C

#870051

Saturation

#E1C7D6

#FFA8DC

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

1.74:1

Fail

vs Black

12.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFAADD

#CDD1DC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFAADD

#BCBCD7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFAADD

#FAB6B4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Fresh Gum 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

#FFACC1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFAADD

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECB1E5

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.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#78F0A8

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: #FFAADD;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFAADD;

CSS Variable

--color-fresh-gum: #FFAADD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fresh-gum': '#FFAADD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFAADD] text-[#FFAADD]

SCSS

$fresh-gum: #FFAADD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFAADD?

#FFAADD is Fresh Gum, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FFAADD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fresh Gum?

Fresh Gum 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 Fresh Gum?

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

Where can I download Fresh Gum?

You can download Fresh Gum 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 Fresh Gum?

The hex code is #FFAADD. In RGB it's 255, 170, 221, and in HSL it's 324°, 100%, 83%.

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