PINKS

Elusive Dawn

#D5BFAD

RGB 213, 191, 173 · HSL 27°, 32%, 76% · CMYK 0, 10, 19, 16

Elusive Dawn is #D5BFAD in HEX — rgb(213, 191, 173), hsl(27°, 32%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 19%, 16%).

Elusive Dawn pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 27°, 32%, 76%. 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#D5BFAD

RGB213, 191, 173

HSL27°, 32%, 76%

HSV27°, 19%, 84%

CMYK0, 10, 19, 16

Decimal14008237

CSS RGBrgb(213, 191, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 32%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Milk Toast 3001-10B

ΔE 1.2 · #D6BFAB

Behr

Autumn Haze QE-11

ΔE 1.3 · #D2BFAE

Dulux

Hanover S11D2

ΔE 1.8 · #DAC4B1

Sherwin-Williams

Classic Sand SW0056

ΔE 1.8 · #D6BCAA

Benjamin Moore

Boudoir AF-190

ΔE 2 · #DBC3AF

Farrow & Ball

Oxford Stone 264

ΔE 2.3 · #D6C2AC

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 2.5 · #D1BAA5

Kilz

Tanner Trail LC220-01

ΔE 2.5 · #DCC6B4

Dunn-Edwards

Sahara DEC747

ΔE 2.8 · #D5C3AD

Hallman-Lindsay

Moth Wing 183

ΔE 2.9 · #CCBCA9

Vista Paint

Baguette C-187

ΔE 3.1 · #CBBBAA

PPG

Cocoa Cream 1079-3

ΔE 3.2 · #DBC8B6

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 5.5 · #C7BBA3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.3 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 6.9 · #CBC6B1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12 · #E6C9A2

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

#D5BFAD

#AEC4D5

Analogous

#D5AEB0

#D5BFAD

#D5D3AE

Triadic

#D5BFAD

#AED5C0

#C0AED5

Split-Complementary

#D5BFAD

#AED5D3

#AEB0D5

Tetradic

#D5BFAD

#B0D5AE

#AEC4D5

#D3AED5

Monochromatic

#9B7250

#BB987C

#D5BFAD

#EFE7E1

#F6F2EE

Rectangle

#D5BFAD

#C4D5AE

#AEC4D5

#C0AED5

Compound

#D5BFAD

#D5D3AE

#AEC4D5

#AEB0D5

Variations

Lighter

#DECCBE

#E4D9D0

#EEE9E5

Darker

#BD9879

#906745

#553C27

Saturation

#C8C1BC

#D5C0AE

#EABE99

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

11.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5BFAD

#CBC5AD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5BFAD

#C3C3AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5BFAD

#D6BDBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Elusive Dawn 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

#DFBC9D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5BFAD

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCC1C1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#8CA7BD

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: #D5BFAD;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5BFAD;

CSS Variable

--color-elusive-dawn: #D5BFAD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elusive-dawn': '#D5BFAD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5BFAD] text-[#D5BFAD]

SCSS

$elusive-dawn: #D5BFAD;

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#CEC0AE · ΔE 3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5BFAD?

#D5BFAD is Elusive Dawn, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D5BFAD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elusive Dawn?

Elusive Dawn 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 Dawn?

Elusive Dawn 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 Dawn?

You can download Elusive Dawn 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 Dawn?

The hex code is #D5BFAD. In RGB it's 213, 191, 173, and in HSL it's 27°, 32%, 76%.

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