PINKS

Bloomsbury

#FFD1CD

RGB 255, 209, 205 · HSL 5°, 100%, 90% · CMYK 0, 18, 20, 0

Bloomsbury is #FFD1CD in HEX — rgb(255, 209, 205), hsl(5°, 100%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 20%, 0%).

Bloomsbury pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 5°, 100%, 90%. 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#FFD1CD

RGB255, 209, 205

HSL5°, 100%, 90%

HSV5°, 20%, 100%

CMYK0, 18, 20, 0

Decimal16765389

CSS RGBrgb(255, 209, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 100%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Bloomsbury K-653

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Girlie DE5135

ΔE 1 · #FFD3CF

Dulux

Pink Clay S05G1

ΔE 1.1 · #FFD3D0

Behr

Shell Coral 230C-2

ΔE 1.3 · #FFD3CD

Hallman-Lindsay

Aromatic Breeze 1078

ΔE 1.5 · #FFCECB

Valspar

Warm Pink 1006-2B

ΔE 1.8 · #FACDCB

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2009-60

ΔE 2.6 · #FFD5D4

PPG

Kendall Rose 1185-2

ΔE 3.5 · #F7CCCD

Kilz

Sweet Antoinette LA210-01

ΔE 3.6 · #F4C9C8

Sherwin-Williams

Oleander SW6603

ΔE 4.2 · #F2CCC5

IKEA

IKEA032 32

ΔE 6 · #EDCDC7

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 6.4 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 9.1 · #F7DDE0

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 9.3 · #ECB7B8

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 17.6 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 18.1 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#FFD1CD

#CCFBFF

Analogous

#FFCCE1

#FFD1CD

#FFEACC

Triadic

#FFD1CD

#CCFFD0

#D0CCFF

Split-Complementary

#FFD1CD

#CCFFEA

#CCE1FF

Tetradic

#FFD1CD

#E1FFCC

#CCFBFF

#EACCFF

Monochromatic

#FF4433

#FF8A80

#FFD1CD

#FFE8E5

Rectangle

#FFD1CD

#FBFFCC

#CCFBFF

#D0CCFF

Compound

#FFD1CD

#FFEACC

#CCFBFF

#CCE1FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFDAD6

#FDE5E3

#FCF1F0

Darker

#FF7C70

#FC1500

#930C00

Saturation

#EDDFDE

#FFD0CC

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFD1CD

#E7E2CD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFD1CD

#DADACE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFD1CD

#FED1D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Bloomsbury 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

#FFC9B5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFD1CD

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECCED9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E7

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.

#8CEAF2

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: #FFD1CD;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFD1CD;

CSS Variable

--color-bloomsbury: #FFD1CD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bloomsbury': '#FFD1CD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFD1CD] text-[#FFD1CD]

SCSS

$bloomsbury: #FFD1CD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFD1CD?

#FFD1CD is Bloomsbury, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FFD1CD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bloomsbury?

Bloomsbury 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 Bloomsbury?

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

Where can I download Bloomsbury?

You can download Bloomsbury 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 Bloomsbury?

The hex code is #FFD1CD. In RGB it's 255, 209, 205, and in HSL it's 5°, 100%, 90%.

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