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Cherry Blush

#FFC9DD

RGB 255, 201, 221 · HSL 338°, 100%, 89% · CMYK 0, 21, 13, 0

Cherry Blush is #FFC9DD in HEX — rgb(255, 201, 221), hsl(338°, 100%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 13%, 0%).

Cherry Blush pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 338°, 100%, 89%. 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#FFC9DD

RGB255, 201, 221

HSL338°, 100%, 89%

HSV338°, 21%, 100%

CMYK0, 21, 13, 0

Decimal16763357

CSS RGBrgb(255, 201, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(338, 100%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Blush DE5058

Exact match

Behr

Full Bloom 190C-2

ΔE 2.3 · #FFC5D7

Benjamin Moore

Bermuda 1345

ΔE 3.2 · #F6C6DD

Vista Paint

Rose Camilla K-724

ΔE 3.4 · #F5C0D3

Valspar

Pink Destiny 1003-2B

ΔE 3.9 · #F6CADC

Hallman-Lindsay

Sullivan's Heart 1132

ΔE 4.7 · #F7C5D1

PPG

Mountain Laurel 1181-3

ΔE 5.2 · #F4C8D5

Sherwin-Williams

In the Pink SW6583

ΔE 6.1 · #F0BCC9

Dulux

Lily Legs S48H1

ΔE 6.4 · #EDC6D6

Kilz

Berry Cream RA200-01

ΔE 9.6 · #E3BDDA

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 12.1 · #ECB7B8

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 13.8 · #E2A3B3

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 14.1 · #F7DDE0

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 17.5 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 22.3 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 23.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#FFC9DD

#C7FFEA

Analogous

#FFC7F8

#FFC9DD

#FFCEC7

Triadic

#FFC9DD

#DBFFC7

#C7DBFF

Split-Complementary

#FFC9DD

#C7FFCE

#C7F8FF

Tetradic

#FFC9DD

#F8FFC7

#C7FFEA

#CEC7FF

Monochromatic

#FF2E7B

#FF7AAB

#FFC9DD

#FFE5EF

Rectangle

#FFC9DD

#FFEAC7

#C7FFEA

#C7DBFF

Compound

#FFC9DD

#FFCEC7

#C7FFEA

#C7F8FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFD2E3

#FCE0EA

#FCEEF3

Darker

#FF6CA2

#FA005C

#910035

Saturation

#EBDBE1

#FFC7DB

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFC9DD

#E0DFDD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFC9DD

#D3D3DB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFC9DD

#FCCECE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Cherry Blush 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

#FFC3C1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFC9DD

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECC8E5

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.

#8CF2CD

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: #FFC9DD;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFC9DD;

CSS Variable

--color-cherry-blush: #FFC9DD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cherry-blush': '#FFC9DD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFC9DD] text-[#FFC9DD]

SCSS

$cherry-blush: #FFC9DD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFC9DD?

#FFC9DD is Cherry Blush, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FFC9DD warm or cool?

Cherry Blush reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cherry Blush?

Cherry Blush 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 Cherry Blush?

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

Where can I download Cherry Blush?

You can download Cherry Blush 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 Cherry Blush?

The hex code is #FFC9DD. In RGB it's 255, 201, 221, and in HSL it's 338°, 100%, 89%.

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