PINKS

Soft Pelican

#CDC1B2

RGB 205, 193, 178 · HSL 33°, 21%, 75% · CMYK 0, 6, 13, 20

Soft Pelican is #CDC1B2 in HEX — rgb(205, 193, 178), hsl(33°, 21%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 13%, 20%).

Soft Pelican pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 33°, 21%, 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#CDC1B2

RGB205, 193, 178

HSL33°, 21%, 75%

HSV33°, 13%, 80%

CMYK0, 6, 13, 20

Decimal13484466

CSS RGBrgb(205, 193, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 21%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dufferin CC-456

ΔE 0.9 · #CABFB0

Dulux

Beach Woods S14C2

ΔE 0.9 · #CABFB0

Sherwin-Williams

Bungalow Beige SW7511

ΔE 1 · #CDBFB0

PPG

Gotta Have It 1076-3

ΔE 1.1 · #D0C2B4

Behr

Gravelstone MQ2-50

ΔE 1.1 · #D0C3B5

Vista Paint

Star Light K-949

ΔE 1.3 · #CAC1B1

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 1.5 · #CBBEB1

Kilz

Mannequin LK180

ΔE 1.5 · #CFC0B3

Valspar

Oatbran 6006-1B

ΔE 1.6 · #CEC4B3

Farrow & Ball

Elephant's Breath 229

ΔE 1.7 · #CCBFB3

Dunn-Edwards

Birchwood DEC752

ΔE 2.1 · #CCBEAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Overgrown 196

ΔE 2.3 · #CEC6B8

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.5 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 4.1 · #C5C2AF

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 5.4 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.8 · #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 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

#CDC1B2

#B2BECD

Analogous

#CDB3B2

#CDC1B2

#CBCDB2

Triadic

#CDC1B2

#B2CDC1

#C1B2CD

Split-Complementary

#CDC1B2

#B2CBCD

#B3B2CD

Tetradic

#CDC1B2

#B2CDB3

#B2BECD

#CDB2CB

Monochromatic

#8B755B

#AE9B84

#CDC1B2

#EBE6E0

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#CDC1B2

#BECDB2

#B2BECD

#C1B2CD

Compound

#CDC1B2

#CBCDB2

#B2BECD

#B3B2CD

Variations

Lighter

#D7CDC1

#E0D9D2

#ECE9E5

Darker

#AF9B83

#816C51

#4C3F2E

Saturation

#C3C0BB

#CDC1B2

#E6C399

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

11.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDC1B2

#C8C4B3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDC1B2

#C3C3B4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDC1B2

#CEBFC1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Soft Pelican 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

#D9BDA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDC1B2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6C2C5

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.

#8BA0BA

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: #CDC1B2;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDC1B2;

CSS Variable

--color-soft-pelican: #CDC1B2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soft-pelican': '#CDC1B2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDC1B2] text-[#CDC1B2]

SCSS

$soft-pelican: #CDC1B2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDC1B2?

#CDC1B2 is Soft Pelican, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CDC1B2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Soft Pelican?

Soft Pelican 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 Soft Pelican?

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

Where can I download Soft Pelican?

You can download Soft Pelican 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 Soft Pelican?

The hex code is #CDC1B2. In RGB it's 205, 193, 178, and in HSL it's 33°, 21%, 75%.

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