PINKS

Love & Happiness

#F2D9CC

RGB 242, 217, 204 · HSL 21°, 59%, 87% · CMYK 0, 10, 16, 5

Love & Happiness is #F2D9CC in HEX — rgb(242, 217, 204), hsl(21°, 59%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 16%, 5%).

Love & Happiness pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 21°, 59%, 87%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#F2D9CC

RGB242, 217, 204

HSL21°, 59%, 87%

HSV21°, 16%, 95%

CMYK0, 10, 16, 5

Decimal15915468

CSS RGBrgb(242, 217, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 59%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Love1191

ΔE 0.4 · #F3DACD

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Hallman-Lindsay

Chinese Cherry41

ΔE 0.9 · #F1D7CB

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Vista Paint

Chinese CherryC-40

ΔE 1.1 · #F0D6CA

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IKEA

IKEA03333

ΔE 1.3 · #F4D9CE

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Dulux

Maiden's Blush HalfS09G1H

ΔE 1.3 · #F6DCCE

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Kilz

Angelic PinkTB-91

ΔE 1.4 · #F5DDCF

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Farrow & Ball

Pink Ground202

ΔE 1.5 · #EFD6C7

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PPG

Blush Beige1070-2

ΔE 1.6 · #EDD5C7

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Dunn-Edwards

CanyonvilleDE6100

ΔE 1.8 · #F5DED1

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Valspar

Morning Glow2002-8C

ΔE 2.2 · #EFD3C6

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Behr

Buff ToneS230-1

ΔE 2.7 · #EDD2C3

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Sherwin-Williams

Nearly PeachSW6336

ΔE 3.3 · #EFDED1

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Dutch Boy

Pink SatinDCP-1057

ΔE 5 · #F4D0C2

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Colorhouse

Air .03Air-03

ΔE 8.4 · #E5DFC9

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RAL

Cream9001

ΔE 10.8 · #FAF4E3

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Kobra

White01

ΔE 10.9 · #EAEAE4

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#F2D9CC

#CAE4F1

Analogous

#F1CAD0

#F2D9CC

#F1ECCA

Triadic

#F2D9CC

#CAF1D8

#D8CAF1

Split-Complementary

#F2D9CC

#CAF1EC

#CAD0F1

Tetradic

#F2D9CC

#D0F1CA

#CAE4F1

#ECCAF1

Monochromatic

#D27E51

#E2AB8D

#F2D9CC

#FAF0EB

Rectangle

#F2D9CC

#E4F1CA

#CAE4F1

#D8CAF1

Compound

#F2D9CC

#F1ECCA

#CAE4F1

#CAD0F1

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Love & Happiness run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F9EDE7

Tint #F7E8E0

Tint #F5E2D8

Tint #F3DDD1

Base #F2D9CC

Shade #DEA07E

Shade #C96834

Shade #7D4120

Shade #31190D

Variations

Lighter

#F4E0D5

#F5E8E1

#F8F2EF

Darker

#E2A381

#C9622B

#773917

Saturation

#E4DCD8

#F1D8CA

#F8D6C3

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

1.35:1

Fail

vs Black

15.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2D9CC

#E6E1CC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2D9CC

#DEDECE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2D9CC

#F2D8DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Love & Happiness 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

#F5CFB4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2D9CC

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2D4D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#9BC7DE

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: #F2D9CC;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2D9CC;

CSS Variable

--color-love-&-happiness: #F2D9CC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'love-&-happiness': '#F2D9CC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2D9CC] text-[#F2D9CC]

SCSS

$love-&-happiness: #F2D9CC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2D9CC?

#F2D9CC is Love & Happiness, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F2D9CC warm or cool?

Love & Happiness reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Love & Happiness?

Love & Happiness 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 Love & Happiness?

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

Where can I download Love & Happiness?

You can download Love & Happiness 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 Love & Happiness?

The hex code is #F2D9CC. In RGB it's 242, 217, 204, and in HSL it's 21°, 59%, 87%.

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