PINKS

Marshmallow

#FFE3E8

RGB 255, 227, 232 · HSL 349°, 100%, 95% · CMYK 0, 11, 9, 0

Marshmallow is #FFE3E8 in HEX — rgb(255, 227, 232), hsl(349°, 100%, 95%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 9%, 0%).

Marshmallow pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 349°, 100%, 95%. 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#FFE3E8

RGB255, 227, 232

HSL349°, 100%, 95%

HSV349°, 11%, 100%

CMYK0, 11, 9, 0

Decimal16770024

CSS RGBrgb(255, 227, 232)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 100%, 95%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Marshmallow 2001-70

Exact match

Behr

Soft Pink 190A-1

ΔE 0.8 · #FDE2E8

Dunn-Edwards

Nosegay DE5070

ΔE 1.5 · #FFE6EC

Vista Paint

Beth's Smile K-686

ΔE 1.8 · #FCE4E7

Hallman-Lindsay

Hepatica 1125

ΔE 2.2 · #FBE5EA

Valspar

Pink Ribbon 1005-2C

ΔE 2.3 · #F9E0E8

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 2.6 · #F7DDE0

Dulux

Pinktone Quarter S03H1Q

ΔE 2.8 · #FAE3E4

PPG

Candy Mix 1181-1

ΔE 3.6 · #F3DFE3

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 4.2 · #FDE7E5

Sherwin-Williams

Alyssum SW6589

ΔE 5.2 · #F2D5D7

IKEA

IKEA031 31

ΔE 5.8 · #F7E2DD

Kilz

Peach Glamour LB180-01

ΔE 6.9 · #EEDEDA

Dutch Boy

Light Silver VS-9112

ΔE 7.7 · #FFEEE7

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 11.1 · #F4F4F4

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 11.6 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

82/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#FFE3E8

#E5FFFA

Analogous

#FFE5F7

#FFE3E8

#FFEEE5

Triadic

#FFE3E8

#EAFFE5

#E5EAFF

Split-Complementary

#FFE3E8

#E5FFEE

#E5F7FF

Tetradic

#FFE3E8

#F7FFE5

#E5FFFA

#EEE5FF

Monochromatic

#FF4D6D

#FF99AC

#FFE3E8

#FFE5EA

Rectangle

#FFE3E8

#FFFAE5

#E5FFFA

#E5EAFF

Compound

#FFE3E8

#FFEEE5

#E5FFFA

#E5F7FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFEBEE

#FEF1F3

#FEF7F9

Darker

#FF859B

#FF0B38

#9B001C

Saturation

#F6EEF0

#FFE5EA

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

1.21:1

Fail

vs Black

17.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFE3E8

#EFEDE8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFE3E8

#E8E8E7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFE3E8

#FEE4E5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Marshmallow 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

#FFD7C9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFE3E8

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECDCED

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E8

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.

#8CF2E0

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: #FFE3E8;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFE3E8;

CSS Variable

--color-marshmallow: #FFE3E8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'marshmallow': '#FFE3E8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFE3E8] text-[#FFE3E8]

SCSS

$marshmallow: #FFE3E8;

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#FCE2E6 · ΔE 1.0

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#FCE3E7 · ΔE 1.2

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#FCE1E3 · ΔE 1.8

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#FBE3EA · ΔE 1.8

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#FAE4E8 · ΔE 2.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFE3E8?

#FFE3E8 is Marshmallow, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FFE3E8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Marshmallow?

Marshmallow 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 Marshmallow?

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

Where can I download Marshmallow?

You can download Marshmallow 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 Marshmallow?

The hex code is #FFE3E8. In RGB it's 255, 227, 232, and in HSL it's 349°, 100%, 95%.

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