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Daring Deception

#F1DFDE

RGB 241, 223, 222 · HSL 3°, 40%, 91% · CMYK 0, 7, 8, 5

Daring Deception is #F1DFDE in HEX — rgb(241, 223, 222), hsl(3°, 40%, 91%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 8%, 5%).

Daring Deception pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 3°, 40%, 91%. 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#F1DFDE

RGB241, 223, 222

HSL3°, 40%, 91%

HSV3°, 8%, 95%

CMYK0, 7, 8, 5

Decimal15851486

CSS RGBrgb(241, 223, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 40%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Daring Deception C-1201

Exact match

Dulux

Youth Quarter S03E1Q

ΔE 0.8 · #F0E0DF

Behr

Palatial 760A-2

ΔE 0.9 · #EEDDDC

Hallman-Lindsay

Daring Deception 1202

ΔE 1.1 · #F0DFE0

Dunn-Edwards

Mannequin DE6043

ΔE 1.2 · #EEDFDD

Benjamin Moore

Strawberry 2104-70

ΔE 1.6 · #EDDDDA

PPG

Ballerina 1183-1

ΔE 1.6 · #F0DEE0

Kilz

Peach Glamour LB180-01

ΔE 1.8 · #EEDEDA

Valspar

Berry Taffy 1006-6C

ΔE 2.1 · #EFDEE1

IKEA

IKEA031 31

ΔE 2.6 · #F7E2DD

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 3.5 · #FDE7E5

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 3.6 · #F7DDE0

Sherwin-Williams

Demure SW6295

ΔE 3.9 · #E8D4D5

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 5.7 · #E0D7DC

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.4 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 7.8 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#F1DFDE

#DFF0F1

Analogous

#F1DFE7

#F1DFDE

#F1E9DF

Triadic

#F1DFDE

#DFF1E0

#E0DFF1

Split-Complementary

#F1DFDE

#DFF1E9

#DFE7F1

Tetradic

#F1DFDE

#E7F1DF

#DFF0F1

#E9DFF1

Monochromatic

#C37874

#DAACA9

#F1DFDE

#F7EEED

Rectangle

#F1DFDE

#F0F1DF

#DFF0F1

#E0DFF1

Compound

#F1DFDE

#F1E9DF

#DFF0F1

#DFE7F1

Variations

Lighter

#F4E6E5

#F6EDED

#F9F5F5

Darker

#D79F9D

#B84D48

#6C2C28

Saturation

#EBE6E5

#F1E0DF

#F8DAD8

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

1.28:1

Fail

vs Black

16.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1DFDE

#E7E5DF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1DFDE

#E2E2DE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1DFDE

#F1DFE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Daring Deception 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

#F4D4C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1DFDE

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1D9E6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#AAD3D5

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: #F1DFDE;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1DFDE;

CSS Variable

--color-daring-deception: #F1DFDE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'daring-deception': '#F1DFDE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1DFDE] text-[#F1DFDE]

SCSS

$daring-deception: #F1DFDE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1DFDE?

#F1DFDE is Daring Deception, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F1DFDE warm or cool?

Daring Deception reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Daring Deception?

Daring Deception 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 Daring Deception?

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

Where can I download Daring Deception?

You can download Daring Deception 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 Daring Deception?

The hex code is #F1DFDE. In RGB it's 241, 223, 222, and in HSL it's 3°, 40%, 91%.

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