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Light Elusive Dream

#D8CDD3

RGB 216, 205, 211 · HSL 327°, 12%, 83% · CMYK 0, 5, 2, 15

Light Elusive Dream is #D8CDD3 in HEX — rgb(216, 205, 211), hsl(327°, 12%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 2%, 15%).

Light Elusive Dream pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 327°, 12%, 83%. 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#D8CDD3

RGB216, 205, 211

HSL327°, 12%, 83%

HSV327°, 5%, 85%

CMYK0, 5, 2, 15

Decimal14208467

CSS RGBrgb(216, 205, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(327, 12%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Baroness SP2H5

ΔE 0.4 · #D9CDD3

Vista Paint

Stardust Ballroom C-1307

ΔE 0.9 · #D9CCD1

Hallman-Lindsay

Stardust Ballroom 1308

ΔE 0.9 · #DACFD4

Sherwin-Williams

Wallflower SW6281

ΔE 1 · #DBCFD4

Behr

Lilac Tan 730A-3

ΔE 1.1 · #D6CED4

Valspar

Brushed Lavender 4001-3B

ΔE 1.5 · #DAD1D7

PPG

Silver Mauve 1179-3

ΔE 1.6 · #DBCCD3

Benjamin Moore

New 1444

ΔE 2 · #D7CFD2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 2 · #D4CAD3

Dunn-Edwards

Eagle's View DE6394

ΔE 2.9 · #D4CBCC

Kilz

Bridal Blush LA220-02

ΔE 3.3 · #E2D6DB

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 3.4 · #DDCBCD

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 3.5 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.3 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 5.1 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral 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

#D8CDD3

#CED9D3

Analogous

#D8CED9

#D8CDD3

#D9CECF

Triadic

#D8CDD3

#D4D9CE

#CED4D9

Split-Complementary

#D8CDD3

#CFD9CE

#CED9D8

Tetradic

#D8CDD3

#D9D8CE

#CED9D3

#CECFD9

Monochromatic

#967989

#B7A4AE

#D8CDD3

#F4F1F2

Rectangle

#D8CDD3

#D9D3CE

#CED9D3

#CED4D9

Compound

#D8CDD3

#D9CECF

#CED9D3

#CED9D8

Variations

Lighter

#E0D8DD

#E8E2E5

#F1EFF0

Darker

#B49FAA

#846576

#4D3A45

Saturation

#D5D2D4

#D9CED4

#ECBBD6

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8CDD3

#D1D1D4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8CDD3

#CFCFD2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8CDD3

#D7CECE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Light 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

#E1C6B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8CDD3

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFCBDE

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.

#A1C7B2

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: #D8CDD3;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8CDD3;

CSS Variable

--color-light-elusive-dream: #D8CDD3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'light-elusive-dream': '#D8CDD3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8CDD3] text-[#D8CDD3]

SCSS

$light-elusive-dream: #D8CDD3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8CDD3?

#D8CDD3 is Light Elusive Dream, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D8CDD3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Light Elusive Dream?

Light 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 Light Elusive Dream?

Light 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 Light Elusive Dream?

You can download Light 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 Light Elusive Dream?

The hex code is #D8CDD3. In RGB it's 216, 205, 211, and in HSL it's 327°, 12%, 83%.

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