PINKS

Sweet Romance

#FFC4DD

RGB 255, 196, 221 · HSL 335°, 100%, 88% · CMYK 0, 23, 13, 0

Sweet Romance is #FFC4DD in HEX — rgb(255, 196, 221), hsl(335°, 100%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 13%, 0%).

Sweet Romance pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 335°, 100%, 88%. 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#FFC4DD
RGB255, 196, 221
HSL335°, 100%, 88%
HSV335°, 23%, 100%
CMYK0, 23, 13, 0
Decimal16762077
CSS RGBrgb(255, 196, 221)
CSS HSLhsl(335, 100%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Sweet Romance DE5044

Exact match

Behr

Flush Pink 160C-2

ΔE 1.1 · #FCC1DA

Vista Paint

Josie's Joy K-716

ΔE 2 · #F9BFD7

Hallman-Lindsay

Dahlia Delight 1121

ΔE 3.2 · #F8BBD3

Benjamin Moore

Bermuda 1345

ΔE 4.2 · #F6C6DD

Valspar

Pink Destiny 1003-2B

ΔE 6.6 · #F6CADC

Dulux

Hydrangea Pink S48H2

ΔE 7.4 · #E7B6CA

Sherwin-Williams

In the Pink SW6583

ΔE 7.5 · #F0BCC9

PPG

Mountain Laurel 1181-3

ΔE 8.1 · #F4C8D5

Kilz

Berry Cream RA200-01

ΔE 9.3 · #E3BDDA

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 12.9 · #E2A3B3

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 13.7 · #ECB7B8

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 17.3 · #F7DDE0

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 19.9 · #D4CAD3

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 24.3 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 25 · #EA899A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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 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

#FFC4DD
#C2FFE6

Analogous

#FFC2FA
#FFC4DD
#FFC7C2

Triadic

#FFC4DD
#DBFFC2
#C2DBFF

Split-Complementary

#FFC4DD
#C2FFC7
#C2FAFF

Tetradic

#FFC4DD
#FAFFC2
#C2FFE6
#C7C2FF

Monochromatic

#FF2982
#FF75AF
#FFC4DD
#FFE5F0
#FFE5F0

Rectangle

#FFC4DD
#FFE6C2
#C2FFE6
#C2DBFF

Compound

#FFC4DD
#FFC7C2
#C2FFE6
#C2FAFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFCEE2
#FCDDEA
#FCEDF3

Darker

#FF68A7
#F70067
#90003C

Saturation

#EAD7DF
#FFC2DB
#FFC2DB

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)

Aa

vs White

1.48:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

14.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFC4DD
#DCDDDD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFC4DD
#D0D0DA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFC4DD
#FCCACA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Sweet Romance 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

#FFC0C1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFC4DD

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECC5E5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EA

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.

#8BF2C7

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

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: #FFC4DD;
CSS — background 
background-color: #FFC4DD;
CSS Variable 
--color-sweet-romance: #FFC4DD;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'sweet-romance': '#FFC4DD' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#FFC4DD] text-[#FFC4DD]
SCSS 
$sweet-romance: #FFC4DD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFC4DD?

#FFC4DD is Sweet Romance, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FFC4DD warm or cool?

Sweet Romance reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sweet Romance?

Sweet Romance 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 Sweet Romance?

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

Where can I download Sweet Romance?

You can download Sweet Romance 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 Sweet Romance?

The hex code is #FFC4DD. In RGB it's 255, 196, 221, and in HSL it's 335°, 100%, 88%.

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