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Hot Aquarelle Pink

#FFB3DE

RGB 255, 179, 222 · HSL 326°, 100%, 85% · CMYK 0, 30, 13, 0

Hot Aquarelle Pink is #FFB3DE in HEX — rgb(255, 179, 222), hsl(326°, 100%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 13%, 0%).

Hot Aquarelle Pink pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 326°, 100%, 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#FFB3DE

RGB255, 179, 222

HSL326°, 100%, 85%

HSV326°, 30%, 100%

CMYK0, 30, 13, 0

Decimal16757726

CSS RGBrgb(255, 179, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(326, 100%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Carnation Bloom 140A-3

ΔE 1.8 · #FEB1D9

Benjamin Moore

Pretty 2077-50

ΔE 5.5 · #ECA9D4

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Kiss DE5024

ΔE 7.2 · #F0A0D1

Valspar

Pink Plunge 1001-1C

ΔE 7.2 · #EAA7CA

Hallman-Lindsay

Rose Mallow 1122

ΔE 8.1 · #F4AAC7

Vista Paint

Budding Rose K-715

ΔE 8.2 · #F5AFCB

Dulux

Beautiful Pink S49G3

ΔE 8.4 · #E3A8D3

PPG

Chateau Rose 1252-5

ΔE 10.6 · #DBA3CE

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 15.1 · #D899B1

Kilz

Berry Cream RA200-01

ΔE 15.5 · #E3BDDA

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 16.2 · #E2A3B3

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 21.6 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 22.6 · #EA899A

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 22.7 · #ECB7B8

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 23.8 · #BF7595

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 29.7 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#FFB3DE

#B3FFD4

Analogous

#FAB3FF

#FFB3DE

#FFB3B8

Triadic

#FFB3DE

#DEFFB3

#B3DEFF

Split-Complementary

#FFB3DE

#B8FFB3

#B3FFFA

Tetradic

#FFB3DE

#FFFAB3

#B3FFD4

#B3B8FF

Monochromatic

#FF1A9C

#FF66BD

#FFB3DE

#FFE5F4

Rectangle

#FFB3DE

#FFD4B3

#B3FFD4

#B3DEFF

Compound

#FFB3DE

#FFB3B8

#B3FFD4

#B3FFFA

Variations

Lighter

#FFC2E4

#FCD5EB

#FBE8F3

Darker

#FF5CB8

#EE0087

#8B004F

Saturation

#E4CDDA

#FFB3DE

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFB3DE

#D2D5DD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFB3DE

#C3C3D9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFB3DE

#FBBDBC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Hot Aquarelle Pink 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

#FFB3C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFB3DE

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECB8E6

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.

#80F1B1

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: #FFB3DE;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFB3DE;

CSS Variable

--color-hot-aquarelle-pink: #FFB3DE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hot-aquarelle-pink': '#FFB3DE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFB3DE] text-[#FFB3DE]

SCSS

$hot-aquarelle-pink: #FFB3DE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFB3DE?

#FFB3DE is Hot Aquarelle Pink, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FFB3DE warm or cool?

Hot Aquarelle Pink reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Hot Aquarelle Pink?

Hot Aquarelle Pink 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 Hot Aquarelle Pink?

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

Where can I download Hot Aquarelle Pink?

You can download Hot Aquarelle Pink 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 Hot Aquarelle Pink?

The hex code is #FFB3DE. In RGB it's 255, 179, 222, and in HSL it's 326°, 100%, 85%.

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