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Deco Shell

#FFCCC4

RGB 255, 204, 196 · HSL 8°, 100%, 88% · CMYK 0, 20, 23, 0

Deco Shell is #FFCCC4 in HEX — rgb(255, 204, 196), hsl(8°, 100%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 23%, 0%).

Deco Shell pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 8°, 100%, 88%. 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#FFCCC4

RGB255, 204, 196

HSL8°, 100%, 88%

HSV8°, 23%, 100%

CMYK0, 20, 23, 0

Decimal16764100

CSS RGBrgb(255, 204, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 100%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Deco Shell K-644

Exact match

Behr

Sensual Peach P200-2

ΔE 1.6 · #FFCCC1

Benjamin Moore

Blushing 009

ΔE 1.9 · #F9CAC1

Dunn-Edwards

Peachtree DE5129

ΔE 2 · #FFC9C4

Dulux

Caro S06H2

ΔE 2.3 · #FFC8C3

Kilz

Melon Juice LA240-02

ΔE 2.5 · #FAC5BE

PPG

Rose Pink 1189-3

ΔE 2.7 · #F7CAC1

Valspar

Salmon Bisque 2003-4B

ΔE 2.9 · #F6C4BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Aromatic Breeze 1078

ΔE 2.9 · #FFCECB

Sherwin-Williams

Oleander SW6603

ΔE 5.3 · #F2CCC5

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 6.4 · #F4D0C2

IKEA

IKEA032 32

ΔE 7.7 · #EDCDC7

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 8.5 · #ECB7B8

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 12.4 · #F7DDE0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 17.9 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 19.5 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#FFCCC4

#C2F7FF

Analogous

#FFC2D8

#FFCCC4

#FFE9C2

Triadic

#FFCCC4

#C2FFCA

#CAC2FF

Split-Complementary

#FFCCC4

#C2FFE9

#C2D8FF

Tetradic

#FFCCC4

#D8FFC2

#C2F7FF

#E9C2FF

Monochromatic

#FF4529

#FF8875

#FFCCC4

#FFE9E5

Rectangle

#FFCCC4

#F7FFC2

#C2F7FF

#CAC2FF

Compound

#FFCCC4

#FFE9C2

#C2F7FF

#C2D8FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFD5CE

#FCE1DD

#FCEFED

Darker

#FF7C68

#F72100

#901300

Saturation

#EADAD7

#FFCAC2

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFCCC4

#E5DEC4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFCCC4

#D6D6C5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFCCC4

#FECCCF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Deco Shell 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

#FFC6AE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFCCC4

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECCBD2

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.

#8BE4F2

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: #FFCCC4;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFCCC4;

CSS Variable

--color-deco-shell: #FFCCC4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deco-shell': '#FFCCC4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFCCC4] text-[#FFCCC4]

SCSS

$deco-shell: #FFCCC4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFCCC4?

#FFCCC4 is Deco Shell, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FFCCC4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deco Shell?

Deco Shell 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 Deco Shell?

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

Where can I download Deco Shell?

You can download Deco Shell 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 Deco Shell?

The hex code is #FFCCC4. In RGB it's 255, 204, 196, and in HSL it's 8°, 100%, 88%.

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