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Salmon Creek

#FFD8CD

RGB 255, 216, 205 · HSL 13°, 100%, 90% · CMYK 0, 15, 20, 0

Salmon Creek is #FFD8CD in HEX — rgb(255, 216, 205), hsl(13°, 100%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 20%, 0%).

Salmon Creek pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 13°, 100%, 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#FFD8CD

RGB255, 216, 205

HSL13°, 100%, 90%

HSV13°, 20%, 100%

CMYK0, 15, 20, 0

Decimal16767181

CSS RGBrgb(255, 216, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 100%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Salmon Creek 260C-2

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Bermuda 016

ΔE 0.7 · #FFD7CB

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Jasper DE5148

ΔE 0.9 · #FED6CC

Dulux

Passion Flower S07H1

ΔE 1 · #FCD7CB

Vista Paint

Rose Hips K-645

ΔE 1.5 · #FFD8D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Strawberry Whip 55

ΔE 2.2 · #F9D7CD

Valspar

Snow Pa 2003-4C

ΔE 2.4 · #FAD9CF

Kilz

Cake Pop LA240-01

ΔE 3.5 · #F8D6D0

Sherwin-Williams

Comical Coral SW6876

ΔE 3.6 · #F3D1C8

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 3.7 · #F4D0C2

PPG

Pale Coral 1063-3

ΔE 3.9 · #F2D1C4

IKEA

IKEA033 33

ΔE 4.7 · #F4D9CE

Farrow & Ball

Pink Ground 202

ΔE 6 · #EFD6C7

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 9.1 · #F7DDE0

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 14.6 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 15.3 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

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

#FFD8CD

#CCF4FF

Analogous

#FFCCDA

#FFD8CD

#FFF1CC

Triadic

#FFD8CD

#CCFFD7

#D7CCFF

Split-Complementary

#FFD8CD

#CCFFF1

#CCDAFF

Tetradic

#FFD8CD

#DAFFCC

#CCF4FF

#F1CCFF

Monochromatic

#FF5F33

#FF9B80

#FFD8CD

#FFEBE5

Rectangle

#FFD8CD

#F4FFCC

#CCF4FF

#D7CCFF

Compound

#FFD8CD

#FFF1CC

#CCF4FF

#CCDAFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFDFD6

#FDE8E3

#FCF3F0

Darker

#FF8F70

#FC3700

#932000

Saturation

#EDE1DE

#FFD7CC

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

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFD8CD

#EBE5CD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFD8CD

#DFDFCE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFD8CD

#FFD7DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Salmon Creek 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

#FFCFB5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFD8CD

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECD4D9

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.

#8CDCF2

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: #FFD8CD;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFD8CD;

CSS Variable

--color-salmon-creek: #FFD8CD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'salmon-creek': '#FFD8CD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFD8CD] text-[#FFD8CD]

SCSS

$salmon-creek: #FFD8CD;

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#FED6CA · ΔE 0.9

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#FFD5CB · ΔE 1.5

Rose Petal

#FFD7D1 · ΔE 2.6

Creamy Peach

#FFDBD4 · ΔE 2.6

Pale Pink Satin

#F7D7CC · ΔE 2.8

Pink Harmony

#FFDED3 · ΔE 2.9

Springy Peach

#FFD9D4 · ΔE 3.2

Rose Reflection

#FDDAD5 · ΔE 3.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFD8CD?

#FFD8CD is Salmon Creek, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FFD8CD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Salmon Creek?

Salmon Creek 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 Salmon Creek?

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

Where can I download Salmon Creek?

You can download Salmon Creek 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 Salmon Creek?

The hex code is #FFD8CD. In RGB it's 255, 216, 205, and in HSL it's 13°, 100%, 90%.

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