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Elegant Light Rose

#FDCACA

RGB 253, 202, 202 · HSL 0°, 93%, 89% · CMYK 0, 20, 20, 1

Elegant Light Rose is #FDCACA in HEX — rgb(253, 202, 202), hsl(0°, 93%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 20%, 1%).

Elegant Light Rose pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 0°, 93%, 89%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#FDCACA

RGB253, 202, 202

HSL0°, 93%, 89%

HSV0°, 20%, 99%

CMYK0, 20, 20, 1

Decimal16632522

CSS RGBrgb(253, 202, 202)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 93%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Tint Of Rose 1085

ΔE 1.2 · #FFCBC9

Vista Paint

Tint of Rose C-1084

ΔE 1.6 · #FDCBC8

Dulux

Delightful Pink S04G3

ΔE 2.2 · #FCC6C9

Benjamin Moore

Authentic 2006-60

ΔE 2.4 · #F7C9CB

Valspar

Peach Whisper 1008-2B

ΔE 2.4 · #F9C5C2

Behr

Coral Dune 210A-2

ΔE 2.4 · #FFCDD1

Dunn-Edwards

Peachtree DE5129

ΔE 3 · #FFC9C4

PPG

Kendall Rose 1185-2

ΔE 3.2 · #F7CCCD

Kilz

Sweet Antoinette LA210-01

ΔE 3.3 · #F4C9C8

Sherwin-Williams

Bella Pink SW6596

ΔE 3.8 · #F1C6C4

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 6.7 · #ECB7B8

IKEA

IKEA032 32

ΔE 7.8 · #EDCDC7

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 8.9 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 11 · #F7DDE0

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 19.3 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 19.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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 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

#FDCACA

#C9FDFD

Analogous

#FDC9E3

#FDCACA

#FDE3C9

Triadic

#FDCACA

#C9FDC9

#C9C9FD

Split-Complementary

#FDCACA

#C9FDE3

#C9E3FD

Tetradic

#FDCACA

#E3FDC9

#C9FDFD

#E3C9FD

Monochromatic

#F83535

#FA7F7F

#FDCACA

#FEE6E6

Rectangle

#FDCACA

#FDFDC9

#C9FDFD

#C9C9FD

Compound

#FDCACA

#FDE3C9

#C9FDFD

#C9E3FD

Variations

Lighter

#FDD4D4

#FBE1E1

#FCEFEF

Darker

#FD6E6E

#FA0000

#910000

Saturation

#EBDBDB

#FDC9C9

#FEC8C8

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDCACA

#E2DDCA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDCACA

#D4D4CA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDCACA

#FCCBCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Elegant Light Rose 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

#FDC4B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDCACA

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAC9D7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E7

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.

#8DF2F2

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: #FDCACA;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDCACA;

CSS Variable

--color-elegant-light-rose: #FDCACA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elegant-light-rose': '#FDCACA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDCACA] text-[#FDCACA]

SCSS

$elegant-light-rose: #FDCACA;

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#F9D0D1 · ΔE 4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDCACA?

#FDCACA is Elegant Light Rose, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FDCACA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elegant Light Rose?

Elegant Light Rose 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 Elegant Light Rose?

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

Where can I download Elegant Light Rose?

You can download Elegant Light Rose 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 Elegant Light Rose?

The hex code is #FDCACA. In RGB it's 253, 202, 202, and in HSL it's 0°, 93%, 89%.

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