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Rose Water

#FFE9ED

RGB 255, 233, 237 · HSL 349°, 100%, 96% · CMYK 0, 9, 7, 0

Rose Water is #FFE9ED in HEX — rgb(255, 233, 237), hsl(349°, 100%, 96%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 7%, 0%).

Rose Water pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 349°, 100%, 96%. 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#FFE9ED

RGB255, 233, 237

HSL349°, 100%, 96%

HSV349°, 9%, 100%

CMYK0, 9, 7, 0

Decimal16771565

CSS RGBrgb(255, 233, 237)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 100%, 96%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Water DE5077

Exact match

Behr

My Sweetheart RD-W3

ΔE 1.2 · #FBE7EC

Benjamin Moore

Gentle 2084-70

ΔE 1.4 · #FBE5E9

Hallman-Lindsay

Hepatica 1125

ΔE 1.5 · #FBE5EA

Vista Paint

Pink Mist K-679

ΔE 1.8 · #FCE5E7

Valspar

Pink Whisper 1002-2C

ΔE 1.8 · #F9E5EA

Dulux

Pink Tutu Quarter S04G1Q

ΔE 2.4 · #FBE6E6

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 3.2 · #FDE7E5

PPG

Gaiety 1184-1

ΔE 3.5 · #F4E4E5

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 4.2 · #F7DDE0

IKEA

IKEA031 31

ΔE 5.4 · #F7E2DD

Dutch Boy

Light Silver VS-9112

ΔE 6 · #FFEEE7

Kilz

Peach Glamour LB180-01

ΔE 6.5 · #EEDEDA

Sherwin-Williams

Lighthearted Pink SW6568

ΔE 7.1 · #EDD5DD

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 8.4 · #F4F4F4

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.6 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

86/100

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

#FFE9ED

#EBFFFB

Analogous

#FFEBF9

#FFE9ED

#FFF1EB

Triadic

#FFE9ED

#EEFFEB

#EBEEFF

Split-Complementary

#FFE9ED

#EBFFF1

#EBF9FF

Tetradic

#FFE9ED

#F9FFEB

#EBFFFB

#F1EBFF

Monochromatic

#FF5271

#FF9EB0

#FFE9ED

#FFE5EA

Rectangle

#FFE9ED

#FFFBEB

#EBFFFB

#EBEEFF

Compound

#FFE9ED

#FFF1EB

#EBFFFB

#EBF9FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFEFF2

#FEF4F6

#FEF9FA

Darker

#FF899E

#FF0E3A

#9D001D

Saturation

#F8F2F3

#FFEBEE

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

1.16:1

Fail

vs Black

18.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFE9ED

#F2F1EE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFE9ED

#EDEDEC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFE9ED

#FEEAEB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Rose Water 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

#FFDBCD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFE9ED

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECE0F1

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: #FFE9ED;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFE9ED;

CSS Variable

--color-rose-water: #FFE9ED;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rose-water': '#FFE9ED' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFE9ED] text-[#FFE9ED]

SCSS

$rose-water: #FFE9ED;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFE9ED?

#FFE9ED is Rose Water, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FFE9ED warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rose Water?

Rose Water 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 Rose Water?

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

Where can I download Rose Water?

You can download Rose Water 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 Rose Water?

The hex code is #FFE9ED. In RGB it's 255, 233, 237, and in HSL it's 349°, 100%, 96%.

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