Pink Elephant M170-1 is a pink paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FAD2DE, estimated LRV 72 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Creamy Strawberry from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #FAD2DE · M170-1
Pink Elephant
72%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Pink Elephant Technical Profile
HEX Code#FAD2DE
RGB250, 210, 222
Estimated LRV71.7
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familypink
BrandBehr
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#F7D0DA
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Colors That Work With Pink Elephant
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pink Elephant
#FAD2DE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CA7C68
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pink Elephant
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pink Elephant Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Pink Elephant — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pink Elephant have?
Pink Elephant by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Pink Elephant from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pink Elephant are Creamy Strawberry by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Baby Blush by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Seashell Pink by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pink Elephant's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Pink Elephant?
Pink Elephant has a estimated lightness value of 71.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Pink Elephant's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.