PINKS

Mischief

#C2AFBA

RGB 194, 175, 186 · HSL 325°, 13%, 72% · CMYK 0, 10, 4, 24

Mischief is #C2AFBA in HEX — rgb(194, 175, 186), hsl(325°, 13%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 4%, 24%).

Mischief pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 325°, 13%, 72%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#C2AFBA

RGB194, 175, 186

HSL325°, 13%, 72%

HSV325°, 10%, 76%

CMYK0, 10, 4, 24

Decimal12758970

CSS RGBrgb(194, 175, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(325, 13%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Subdued Hue 120E-3

ΔE 1.4 · #C5B3BE

Vista Paint

Desire√© C-1218

ΔE 1.6 · #C4ADB8

Hallman-Lindsay

Desire? 1219

ΔE 1.6 · #C4ADB8

Dulux

Masked Mauve S46D2

ΔE 1.7 · #C6B2BF

Valspar

Lindsey Lilac 1002-8A

ΔE 2.1 · #C9B2BD

PPG

High Society 1046-4

ΔE 3.1 · #CAB7C0

Sherwin-Williams

Mauve Finery SW6282

ΔE 3.6 · #CBB8C0

Benjamin Moore

Sanctuary AF-620

ΔE 4.8 · #B5AAB0

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 5.1 · #CAB6C9

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

ΔE 5.2 · #CDBACB

Kilz

Mauve Melody RA210-02

ΔE 5.3 · #BDA5B7

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 8.7 · #C7A4A6

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 9.2 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 9.7 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 10.8 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral 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

#C2AFBA

#AEC1B6

Analogous

#BFAEC1

#C2AFBA

#C1AEB0

Triadic

#C2AFBA

#B9C1AE

#AEB9C1

Split-Complementary

#C2AFBA

#B0C1AE

#AEC1BF

Tetradic

#C2AFBA

#C1BFAE

#AEC1B6

#AEB0C1

Monochromatic

#795D6D

#A08394

#C2AFBA

#E2DADF

#F4F1F3

Rectangle

#C2AFBA

#C1B6AE

#AEC1B6

#AEB9C1

Compound

#C2AFBA

#C1AEB0

#AEC1B6

#AEC1BF

Variations

Lighter

#CDBEC7

#D9CFD5

#E8E4E6

Darker

#A28495

#735767

#44323C

Saturation

#BAB5B8

#C1AEB9

#E08FBE

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

2.07:1

Fail

vs Black

10.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2AFBA

#B6B7BA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2AFBA

#B2B2B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2AFBA

#C1B1B1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Mischief 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

#D1B0A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2AFBA

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEB5CB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#83B598

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: #C2AFBA;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2AFBA;

CSS Variable

--color-mischief: #C2AFBA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mischief': '#C2AFBA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2AFBA] text-[#C2AFBA]

SCSS

$mischief: #C2AFBA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2AFBA?

#C2AFBA is Mischief, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #C2AFBA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mischief?

Mischief 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 Mischief?

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

Where can I download Mischief?

You can download Mischief 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 Mischief?

The hex code is #C2AFBA. In RGB it's 194, 175, 186, and in HSL it's 325°, 13%, 72%.

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