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Elusive Dream

#CDBFC6

RGB 205, 191, 198 · HSL 330°, 12%, 78% · CMYK 0, 7, 3, 20

Elusive Dream is #CDBFC6 in HEX — rgb(205, 191, 198), hsl(330°, 12%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 3%, 20%).

Elusive Dream pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 330°, 12%, 78%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#CDBFC6

RGB205, 191, 198

HSL330°, 12%, 78%

HSV330°, 7%, 80%

CMYK0, 7, 3, 20

Decimal13483974

CSS RGBrgb(205, 191, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(330, 12%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Limpid Light S46C1

ΔE 1.1 · #CDC1C9

Hallman-Lindsay

So Dainty 1309

ΔE 1.2 · #CDC0C9

Vista Paint

So Dainty C-1308

ΔE 1.2 · #CBBEC7

Benjamin Moore

Iced 2115-50

ΔE 2.6 · #C5BCC1

Dunn-Edwards

Elusive Violet DE6010

ΔE 2.6 · #D4C0C5

Behr

Dusky Violet 110E-3

ΔE 2.8 · #D0C5CF

PPG

Ancestral 1047-4

ΔE 2.8 · #D0C1C3

Sherwin-Williams

Mauve Finery SW6282

ΔE 2.9 · #CBB8C0

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 3.8 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 4.1 · #D4CAD3

Valspar

Subtle Purple 1003-8B

ΔE 4.2 · #D0BBC8

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 4.5 · #CCC8CE

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 5.5 · #DDCBCD

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 5.9 · #CDC0BC

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.4 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CDBFC6

#C0CEC7

Analogous

#CEC0CE

#CDBFC6

#CEC0C0

Triadic

#CDBFC6

#C7CEC0

#C0C7CE

Split-Complementary

#CDBFC6

#C0CEC0

#C0CECE

Tetradic

#CDBFC6

#CECEC0

#C0CEC7

#C0C0CE

Monochromatic

#896C7A

#AC95A1

#CDBFC6

#EFEBED

#F4F1F2

Rectangle

#CDBFC6

#CEC7C0

#C0CEC7

#C0C7CE

Compound

#CDBFC6

#CEC0C0

#C0CEC7

#C0CECE

Variations

Lighter

#D8CDD2

#E1DADD

#EDEAEB

Darker

#AB939F

#7C5F6D

#483740

Saturation

#C9C5C7

#CEC0C7

#E6A7C7

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

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDBFC6

#C4C5C7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDBFC6

#C1C1C5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDBFC6

#CCC0C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Elusive Dream 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

#D9BCB0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDBFC6

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6C1D4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#94BFA9

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 · 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 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: #CDBFC6;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDBFC6;

CSS Variable

--color-elusive-dream: #CDBFC6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elusive-dream': '#CDBFC6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDBFC6] text-[#CDBFC6]

SCSS

$elusive-dream: #CDBFC6;

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#CDB9BB · ΔE 4.0

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#C2B5B7 · ΔE 4.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDBFC6?

#CDBFC6 is Elusive Dream, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CDBFC6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elusive Dream?

Elusive Dream 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 Elusive Dream?

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

Where can I download Elusive Dream?

You can download Elusive Dream 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 Elusive Dream?

The hex code is #CDBFC6. In RGB it's 205, 191, 198, and in HSL it's 330°, 12%, 78%.

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