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Peach Nectar

#FFAE96

RGB 255, 174, 150 · HSL 14°, 100%, 79% · CMYK 0, 32, 41, 0

Peach Nectar is #FFAE96 in HEX — rgb(255, 174, 150), hsl(14°, 100%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 41%, 0%).

Peach Nectar pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 14°, 100%, 79%. 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#FFAE96

RGB255, 174, 150

HSL14°, 100%, 79%

HSV14°, 41%, 100%

CMYK0, 32, 41, 0

Decimal16756374

CSS RGBrgb(255, 174, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 100%, 79%)

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Benjamin Moore

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ΔE 3.2 · #F6A58D

Behr

Desert Sunrise 230B-4

ΔE 3.6 · #FFA792

PPG

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ΔE 3.7 · #F9A48E

Hallman-Lindsay

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ΔE 4.7 · #FFB79B

Vista Paint

Shooting Star C-1043

ΔE 4.8 · #FFB79A

Kobra

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ΔE 5.5 · #FAA495

Sherwin-Williams

Sockeye SW6619

ΔE 8.7 · #E49780

Kilz

Ember Glow LB250-01

ΔE 8.7 · #E6A88D

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 11.4 · #E09673

Dutch Boy

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ΔE 15.4 · #F3AC76

Colorhouse

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ΔE 15.7 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 18.7 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 19.1 · #ECB7B8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

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

#FFAE96

#94E6FF

Analogous

#FF94B0

#FFAE96

#FFE294

Triadic

#FFAE96

#94FFAD

#AD94FF

Split-Complementary

#FFAE96

#94FFE2

#94B0FF

Tetradic

#FFAE96

#B0FF94

#94E6FF

#E294FF

Monochromatic

#FA3A00

#FF7247

#FFAE96

#FFE8E0

#FFEBE5

Rectangle

#FFAE96

#E6FF94

#94E6FF

#AD94FF

Compound

#FFAE96

#FFE294

#94E6FF

#94B0FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFBDA9

#FAD0C4

#F9E5DF

Darker

#FF6F43

#DE3400

#811E00

Saturation

#DAC1B9

#FFAD94

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

1.79:1

Fail

vs Black

11.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFAE96

#D8CD94

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFAE96

#BFBF99

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFAE96

#FEADB3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Peach Nectar 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

#FFAF8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFAE96

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECB4B0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#68CFEE

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 · 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 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: #FFAE96;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFAE96;

CSS Variable

--color-peach-nectar: #FFAE96;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peach-nectar': '#FFAE96' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFAE96] text-[#FFAE96]

SCSS

$peach-nectar: #FFAE96;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFAE96?

#FFAE96 is Peach Nectar, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FFAE96 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Peach Nectar?

Peach Nectar 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 Peach Nectar?

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

Where can I download Peach Nectar?

You can download Peach Nectar 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 Peach Nectar?

The hex code is #FFAE96. In RGB it's 255, 174, 150, and in HSL it's 14°, 100%, 79%.

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