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Artichoke Mauve

#C19AA5

RGB 193, 154, 165 · HSL 343°, 24%, 68% · CMYK 0, 20, 15, 24

Artichoke Mauve is #C19AA5 in HEX — rgb(193, 154, 165), hsl(343°, 24%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 15%, 24%).

Artichoke Mauve pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 343°, 24%, 68%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#C19AA5

RGB193, 154, 165

HSL343°, 24%, 68%

HSV343°, 20%, 76%

CMYK0, 20, 15, 24

Decimal12688037

CSS RGBrgb(193, 154, 165)

CSS HSLhsl(343, 24%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Casa Talec S01E3

ΔE 1.1 · #C49CA6

Hallman-Lindsay

Harvest Blessing 105

ΔE 1.1 · #C49CA6

Vista Paint

Harvest Blessing C-104

ΔE 1.3 · #C39CA5

Behr

Retro Pink S170-4

ΔE 1.9 · #C39AA2

Sherwin-Williams

Rosé SW6290

ΔE 2.5 · #B995A1

Dunn-Edwards

Playful Plum DE6018

ΔE 2.7 · #BA99A2

PPG

Lighthearted Rose 1049-4

ΔE 3 · #C7A1A9

Valspar

Edwardian Rose 1007-5C

ΔE 4.3 · #C6959F

Benjamin Moore

Mauve 1264

ΔE 5.5 · #BF9A9B

Kilz

Historic Rose LA270-01

ΔE 5.6 · #B0909F

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 5.9 · #C7A4A6

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 11.1 · #C2ADAB

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 11.7 · #A47D90

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 12.3 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 17.8 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 19.8 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C19AA5

#9AC1B6

Analogous

#C19AB8

#C19AA5

#C1A29A

Triadic

#C19AA5

#A5C19A

#9AA5C1

Split-Complementary

#C19AA5

#9AC1A2

#9AB8C1

Tetradic

#C19AA5

#B8C19A

#9AC1B6

#A29AC1

Monochromatic

#784A57

#A46A7B

#C19AA5

#DEC9CF

#F5EFF1

Rectangle

#C19AA5

#C1B69A

#9AC1B6

#9AA5C1

Compound

#C19AA5

#C1A29A

#9AC1B6

#9AB8C1

Variations

Lighter

#CDAEB7

#D8C4CA

#E7DEE0

Darker

#A86D7E

#794654

#472831

Saturation

#B3A8AB

#C19AA5

#E07B97

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

2.49:1

Fail

vs Black

8.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C19AA5

#ABAAA5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C19AA5

#A2A2A4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C19AA5

#BF9D9D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Artichoke Mauve 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

#D0A097

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C19AA5

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDA5BB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#78AE9F

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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 is adequate.

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: #C19AA5;

CSS — background

background-color: #C19AA5;

CSS Variable

--color-artichoke-mauve: #C19AA5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'artichoke-mauve': '#C19AA5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C19AA5] text-[#C19AA5]

SCSS

$artichoke-mauve: #C19AA5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C19AA5?

#C19AA5 is Artichoke Mauve, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #C19AA5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Artichoke Mauve?

Artichoke Mauve 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 Artichoke Mauve?

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

Where can I download Artichoke Mauve?

You can download Artichoke Mauve 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 Artichoke Mauve?

The hex code is #C19AA5. In RGB it's 193, 154, 165, and in HSL it's 343°, 24%, 68%.

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