ORANGES

Shrimp Cocktail

#FFD4C4

RGB 255, 212, 196 · HSL 16°, 100%, 88% · CMYK 0, 17, 23, 0

Shrimp Cocktail is #FFD4C4 in HEX — rgb(255, 212, 196), hsl(16°, 100%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 23%, 0%).

Shrimp Cocktail pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 100%, 88%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#FFD4C4

RGB255, 212, 196

HSL16°, 100%, 88%

HSV16°, 23%, 100%

CMYK0, 17, 23, 0

Decimal16766148

CSS RGBrgb(255, 212, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 100%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Shrimp Cocktail 270C-2

Exact match

Vista Paint

Tiny Pink C-1062

ΔE 1 · #FED5C6

Hallman-Lindsay

Tiny Pink 1063

ΔE 1.2 · #FFD6C7

Dulux

Simply Delicious S08H2

ΔE 2 · #FFD0C1

Valspar

Coral Mist 2001-2B

ΔE 2.4 · #FBD1C5

Benjamin Moore

Bermuda 016

ΔE 2.7 · #FFD7CB

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Jasper DE5148

ΔE 3.5 · #FED6CC

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 3.6 · #F4D0C2

Sherwin-Williams

Peach Blossom SW6624

ΔE 4 · #F3D0BD

Kilz

Gossamer Peach LB150-01

ΔE 4.1 · #F2CCB9

PPG

Sweet Angel 1193-4

ΔE 4.3 · #F5C8BB

IKEA

IKEA033 33

ΔE 7 · #F4D9CE

Farrow & Ball

Pink Ground 202

ΔE 7.1 · #EFD6C7

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 12.4 · #F7DDE0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 13.9 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 16.4 · #FAF4E3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#FFD4C4

#C2EFFF

Analogous

#FFC2D0

#FFD4C4

#FFF1C2

Triadic

#FFD4C4

#C2FFD2

#D2C2FF

Split-Complementary

#FFD4C4

#C2FFF1

#C2D0FF

Tetradic

#FFD4C4

#D0FFC2

#C2EFFF

#F1C2FF

Monochromatic

#FF6229

#FF9A75

#FFD4C4

#FFECE5

Rectangle

#FFD4C4

#EFFFC2

#C2EFFF

#D2C2FF

Compound

#FFD4C4

#FFF1C2

#C2EFFF

#C2D0FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFDBCE

#FCE5DD

#FCF1ED

Darker

#FF9068

#F74200

#902600

Saturation

#EADCD7

#FFD2C2

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFD4C4

#EAE3C4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFD4C4

#DCDCC6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFD4C4

#FFD3D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Shrimp Cocktail reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#FFCCAE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFD4C4

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECD1D2

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.

#8BD7F2

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: #FFD4C4;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFD4C4;

CSS Variable

--color-shrimp-cocktail: #FFD4C4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shrimp-cocktail': '#FFD4C4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFD4C4] text-[#FFD4C4]

SCSS

$shrimp-cocktail: #FFD4C4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFD4C4?

#FFD4C4 is Shrimp Cocktail, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFD4C4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shrimp Cocktail?

Shrimp Cocktail works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Shrimp Cocktail?

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

Where can I download Shrimp Cocktail?

You can download Shrimp Cocktail 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 Shrimp Cocktail?

The hex code is #FFD4C4. In RGB it's 255, 212, 196, and in HSL it's 16°, 100%, 88%.

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