PINKS

Gadabout

#FFC1AE

RGB 255, 193, 174 · HSL 14°, 100%, 84% · CMYK 0, 24, 32, 0

Gadabout is #FFC1AE in HEX — rgb(255, 193, 174), hsl(14°, 100%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 32%, 0%).

Gadabout pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 14°, 100%, 84%. 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#FFC1AE

RGB255, 193, 174

HSL14°, 100%, 84%

HSV14°, 32%, 100%

CMYK0, 24, 32, 0

Decimal16761262

CSS RGBrgb(255, 193, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 100%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Gadabout S08H3

Exact match

Behr

Fresco Cream 250C-3

ΔE 1 · #FFC1AC

Benjamin Moore

Salmon 2013-50

ΔE 3.2 · #FFC6B6

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Coral DE5170

ΔE 3.4 · #FFC7B0

Sherwin-Williams

Jovial SW6611

ΔE 4 · #F2B8A7

Vista Paint

Young Girl K-636

ΔE 4.1 · #FEC8B7

Hallman-Lindsay

Salmon Beauty 1050

ΔE 4.4 · #FBC6B6

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 4.6 · #F5C2AC

PPG

Sweet Sheba 1194-4

ΔE 4.7 · #F0B9A9

Valspar

Tropical Breeze 2002-2A

ΔE 5.3 · #FBC8AF

Kilz

Mandarin Mimosa LB140-01

ΔE 6.3 · #ECB09D

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 10.9 · #E3BEA4

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 12 · #ECB7B8

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 13.2 · #FAA495

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 16.4 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 22.5 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#FFC1AE

#ADECFF

Analogous

#FFADC3

#FFC1AE

#FFE9AD

Triadic

#FFC1AE

#ADFFC0

#C0ADFF

Split-Complementary

#FFC1AE

#ADFFE9

#ADC3FF

Tetradic

#FFC1AE

#C3FFAD

#ADECFF

#E9ADFF

Monochromatic

#FF4B14

#FF8661

#FFC1AE

#FFEBE5

Rectangle

#FFC1AE

#ECFFAD

#ADECFF

#C0ADFF

Compound

#FFC1AE

#FFE9AD

#ADECFF

#ADC3FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFCDBE

#FBDBD2

#FBEBE7

Darker

#FF7F58

#EC3700

#892000

Saturation

#E2D0CA

#FFC0AD

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFC1AE

#E1D7AD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFC1AE

#CDCDB1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFC1AE

#FEC0C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Gadabout 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

#FFBD9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFC1AE

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECC2C2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#7CD5F0

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: #FFC1AE;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFC1AE;

CSS Variable

--color-gadabout: #FFC1AE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gadabout': '#FFC1AE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFC1AE] text-[#FFC1AE]

SCSS

$gadabout: #FFC1AE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFC1AE?

#FFC1AE is Gadabout, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FFC1AE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gadabout?

Gadabout 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 Gadabout?

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

Where can I download Gadabout?

You can download Gadabout 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 Gadabout?

The hex code is #FFC1AE. In RGB it's 255, 193, 174, and in HSL it's 14°, 100%, 84%.

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