PINKS

Elusive

#FED4CF

RGB 254, 212, 207 · HSL 6°, 96%, 90% · CMYK 0, 17, 19, 0

Elusive is #FED4CF in HEX — rgb(254, 212, 207), hsl(6°, 96%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 19%, 0%).

Elusive pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 6°, 96%, 90%. 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#FED4CF

RGB254, 212, 207

HSL6°, 96%, 90%

HSV6°, 19%, 100%

CMYK0, 17, 19, 0

Decimal16700623

CSS RGBrgb(254, 212, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 96%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Elusive S06F1

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Girlie DE5135

ΔE 0.9 · #FFD3CF

Behr

Fire Mist P190-1

ΔE 0.9 · #FDD5CF

Benjamin Moore

Rose 2010-60

ΔE 1.7 · #FFD8D2

Vista Paint

Bloomsbury K-653

ΔE 1.8 · #FFD1CD

Hallman-Lindsay

Go Go Pink 1084

ΔE 2.3 · #FDD8D4

Valspar

Warm Pink 1006-2B

ΔE 2.9 · #FACDCB

Kilz

Cake Pop LA240-01

ΔE 3.1 · #F8D6D0

Sherwin-Williams

Oleander SW6603

ΔE 3.7 · #F2CCC5

PPG

Lady Pink 1187-2

ΔE 3.9 · #F3D2CF

IKEA

IKEA032 32

ΔE 5.1 · #EDCDC7

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 5.5 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 7.9 · #F7DDE0

Farrow & Ball

Pink Ground 202

ΔE 8.1 · #EFD6C7

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 16.2 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 16.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#FED4CF

#CDF9FE

Analogous

#FECDE1

#FED4CF

#FEEACD

Triadic

#FED4CF

#CDFED2

#D2CDFE

Split-Complementary

#FED4CF

#CDFEEA

#CDE1FE

Tetradic

#FED4CF

#E1FECD

#CDF9FE

#EACDFE

Monochromatic

#FB4B37

#FC8E82

#FED4CF

#FEE8E6

Rectangle

#FED4CF

#F9FECD

#CDF9FE

#D2CDFE

Compound

#FED4CF

#FEEACD

#CDF9FE

#CDE1FE

Variations

Lighter

#FEDBD7

#FCE6E3

#FCF1F0

Darker

#FF7E70

#FC1900

#930F00

Saturation

#EDE0DE

#FED2CD

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

1.35:1

Fail

vs Black

15.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FED4CF

#E8E3CF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FED4CF

#DCDCD0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FED4CF

#FDD4D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Elusive 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

#FECCB6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FED4CF

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBD1DB

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.

#8CE8F2

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: #FED4CF;

CSS — background

background-color: #FED4CF;

CSS Variable

--color-elusive: #FED4CF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elusive': '#FED4CF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FED4CF] text-[#FED4CF]

SCSS

$elusive: #FED4CF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FED4CF?

#FED4CF is Elusive, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FED4CF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elusive?

Elusive 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?

Elusive 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?

You can download Elusive 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?

The hex code is #FED4CF. In RGB it's 254, 212, 207, and in HSL it's 6°, 96%, 90%.

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