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Elephant's Breath

#CCBFB3

RGB 204, 191, 179 · HSL 29°, 20%, 75% · CMYK 0, 6, 12, 20

Elephant's Breath is #CCBFB3 in HEX — rgb(204, 191, 179), hsl(29°, 20%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 12%, 20%).

Elephant's Breath pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 29°, 20%, 75%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#CCBFB3

RGB204, 191, 179

HSL29°, 20%, 75%

HSV29°, 12%, 80%

CMYK0, 6, 12, 20

Decimal13418419

CSS RGBrgb(204, 191, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 20%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Elephant's Breath 229

Exact match

Dulux

Loop Hole S12C2

ΔE 0.4 · #CBBFB3

PPG

Whippet 1020-3

ΔE 0.7 · #CEC1B5

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 0.7 · #CBBEB1

Benjamin Moore

Stone CC-396

ΔE 1.1 · #CBBEB0

Kilz

Mannequin LK180

ΔE 1.1 · #CFC0B3

Behr

Creamy Mushroom PPU5-13

ΔE 1.3 · #CABDAF

Valspar

Dust Bunny 2005-10B

ΔE 1.5 · #CCBCB0

Hallman-Lindsay

Hearthstone 567

ΔE 1.7 · #C7BEB2

Sherwin-Williams

Bungalow Beige SW7511

ΔE 1.7 · #CDBFB0

Vista Paint

Master Manuel K-1181

ΔE 2 · #C7BBAD

Dunn-Edwards

New Wool DE6073

ΔE 3.2 · #D6C3B9

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.1 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 5.3 · #C5C2AF

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 6.5 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#CCBFB3

#B3C0CC

Analogous

#CCB3B3

#CCBFB3

#CCCCB3

Triadic

#CCBFB3

#B3CCBF

#BFB3CC

Split-Complementary

#CCBFB3

#B3CCCC

#B3B3CC

Tetradic

#CCBFB3

#B3CCB3

#B3C0CC

#CCB3CC

Monochromatic

#8A725C

#AD9885

#CCBFB3

#EBE5E0

#F5F2F0

Rectangle

#CCBFB3

#C0CCB3

#B3C0CC

#BFB3CC

Compound

#CCBFB3

#CCCCB3

#B3C0CC

#B3B3CC

Variations

Lighter

#D6CCC2

#DFD9D2

#ECE9E6

Darker

#AE9884

#806852

#4B3D2F

Saturation

#C3BFBB

#CCBFB3

#E6BE99

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

1.80:1

Fail

vs Black

11.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCBFB3

#C6C3B4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCBFB3

#C1C1B5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCBFB3

#CCBDBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Elephant's Breath 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

#D8BCA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCBFB3

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6C1C6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#8BA3BA

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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 is adequate.

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: #CCBFB3;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCBFB3;

CSS Variable

--color-elephant's-breath: #CCBFB3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elephant's-breath': '#CCBFB3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCBFB3] text-[#CCBFB3]

SCSS

$elephant's-breath: #CCBFB3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCBFB3?

#CCBFB3 is Elephant's Breath, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CCBFB3 warm or cool?

Elephant's Breath reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Elephant's Breath?

Elephant's Breath 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 Elephant's Breath?

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

Where can I download Elephant's Breath?

You can download Elephant's Breath 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 Elephant's Breath?

The hex code is #CCBFB3. In RGB it's 204, 191, 179, and in HSL it's 29°, 20%, 75%.

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