PINKS

Hard Candy

#FFBBBB

RGB 255, 187, 187 · HSL 0°, 100%, 87% · CMYK 0, 27, 27, 0

Hard Candy is #FFBBBB in HEX — rgb(255, 187, 187), hsl(0°, 100%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 27%, 0%).

Hard Candy pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 0°, 100%, 87%. 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#FFBBBB

RGB255, 187, 187

HSL0°, 100%, 87%

HSV0°, 27%, 100%

CMYK0, 27, 27, 0

Decimal16759739

CSS RGBrgb(255, 187, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 100%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Delicate 2008-50

ΔE 0.9 · #FCBABA

Behr

Malibu Peach 210A-3

ΔE 1.6 · #FFBBBE

Vista Paint

Desert Bloom K-668

ΔE 2.2 · #F8B8B9

PPG

Precious Pink 1185-3

ΔE 2.7 · #F6B5B6

Dulux

Mexican Milk S05H3

ΔE 3.5 · #FFB6B2

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Chip DE5136

ΔE 3.7 · #FFBBB4

Valspar

Peach Punch 1008-2A

ΔE 4 · #F7B1AE

Hallman-Lindsay

Wildflower Bouquet 1079

ΔE 4.3 · #FFB3B1

Sherwin-Williams

Hopeful SW6597

ΔE 4.4 · #F0B3B2

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 6.6 · #ECB7B8

Kilz

Melon Juice LA240-02

ΔE 7 · #FAC5BE

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 9.8 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 11.3 · #DFB5B0

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 14.2 · #FAA495

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 14.8 · #F4D0C2

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 20.4 · #EA899A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#FFBBBB

#BDFFFF

Analogous

#FFBDDE

#FFBBBB

#FFDEBD

Triadic

#FFBBBB

#BDFFBD

#BDBDFF

Split-Complementary

#FFBBBB

#BDFFDE

#BDDEFF

Tetradic

#FFBBBB

#DEFFBD

#BDFFFF

#DEBDFF

Monochromatic

#FF2424

#FF7070

#FFBBBB

#FFE5E5

Rectangle

#FFBBBB

#FFFFBD

#BDFFFF

#BDBDFF

Compound

#FFBBBB

#FFDEBD

#BDFFFF

#BDDEFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFCACA

#FCDADA

#FCEBEB

Darker

#FF6464

#F40000

#8E0000

Saturation

#E8D4D4

#FFBDBD

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

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFBBBB

#DCD5BA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFBBBB

#C9C9BB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFBBBB

#FDBDC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Hard Candy 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

#FFB9A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFBBBB

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECBECC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E7

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.

#87F2F2

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: #FFBBBB;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFBBBB;

CSS Variable

--color-hard-candy: #FFBBBB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hard-candy': '#FFBBBB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFBBBB] text-[#FFBBBB]

SCSS

$hard-candy: #FFBBBB;

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#FEC1BF · ΔE 3.3

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#FFB9B3 · ΔE 3.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFBBBB?

#FFBBBB is Hard Candy, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FFBBBB warm or cool?

Hard Candy reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Hard Candy?

Hard Candy 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 Hard Candy?

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

Where can I download Hard Candy?

You can download Hard Candy 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 Hard Candy?

The hex code is #FFBBBB. In RGB it's 255, 187, 187, and in HSL it's 0°, 100%, 87%.

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