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Elusive Half

#FDDED9

RGB 253, 222, 217 · HSL 8°, 90%, 92% · CMYK 0, 12, 14, 1

Elusive Half is #FDDED9 in HEX — rgb(253, 222, 217), hsl(8°, 90%, 92%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 14%, 1%).

Elusive Half pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 8°, 90%, 92%. 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#FDDED9

RGB253, 222, 217

HSL8°, 90%, 92%

HSV8°, 14%, 99%

CMYK0, 12, 14, 1

Decimal16637657

CSS RGBrgb(253, 222, 217)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 90%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Elusive Half S06F1H

Exact match

Behr

Powdered Peach 220A-1

ΔE 0.7 · #FEE0DB

Dunn-Edwards

Peachy Keen DE5128

ΔE 0.9 · #FFDEDA

Hallman-Lindsay

Tartlet 1090

ΔE 1.3 · #FDDCD9

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2090-70

ΔE 1.4 · #F8DBD6

Vista Paint

Tartlet C-1089

ΔE 1.4 · #FBDBD8

Valspar

Baby Blush 1008-2C

ΔE 1.7 · #FADAD7

PPG

Pink Sangria 1189-2

ΔE 2.6 · #F6DBD3

Kilz

Cake Pop LA240-01

ΔE 2.9 · #F8D6D0

IKEA

IKEA031 31

ΔE 3.8 · #F7E2DD

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 4.6 · #FDE7E5

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 4.6 · #F7DDE0

Sherwin-Williams

Alyssum SW6589

ΔE 4.9 · #F2D5D7

Dutch Boy

Light Silver VS-9112

ΔE 7 · #FFEEE7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 11.6 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 12.3 · #FAF4E3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

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

#FDDED9

#D8F8FD

Analogous

#FDD8E6

#FDDED9

#FDEFD8

Triadic

#FDDED9

#D8FDDD

#DDD8FD

Split-Complementary

#FDDED9

#D8FDEF

#D8E6FD

Tetradic

#FDDED9

#E6FDD8

#D8F8FD

#EFD8FD

Monochromatic

#F55E47

#F99E90

#FDDED9

#FEEAE7

Rectangle

#FDDED9

#F8FDD8

#D8F8FD

#DDD8FD

Compound

#FDDED9

#FDEFD8

#D8F8FD

#D8E6FD

Variations

Lighter

#FDE4E0

#FCECE9

#FCF5F3

Darker

#FB8D7C

#FE2604

#961400

Saturation

#F0E7E5

#FDDDD8

#FEDCD7

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

1.26:1

Fail

vs Black

16.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDDED9

#EDE9D9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDDED9

#E4E4DA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDDED9

#FCDEE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Elusive Half 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

#FDD3BE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDDED9

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAD8E2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E7

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.

#8EE3F0

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: #FDDED9;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDDED9;

CSS Variable

--color-elusive-half: #FDDED9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elusive-half': '#FDDED9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDDED9] text-[#FDDED9]

SCSS

$elusive-half: #FDDED9;

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#F9DAD3 · ΔE 1.8

Rose Reflection

#FDDAD5 · ΔE 1.9

Peach Kiss

#F6DBD6 · ΔE 2.0

Fond Memory

#F6D9D4 · ΔE 2.1

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#FFDBD4 · ΔE 2.3

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#F7D9D7 · ΔE 2.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDDED9?

#FDDED9 is Elusive Half, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FDDED9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elusive Half?

Elusive Half 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 Half?

Elusive Half 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 Half?

You can download Elusive Half 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 Half?

The hex code is #FDDED9. In RGB it's 253, 222, 217, and in HSL it's 8°, 90%, 92%.

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