NEUTRALS

Moonlit Mauve

#C2B6BB

RGB 194, 182, 187 · HSL 335°, 9%, 74% · CMYK 0, 6, 4, 24

Moonlit Mauve is #C2B6BB in HEX — rgb(194, 182, 187), hsl(335°, 9%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 4%, 24%).

Moonlit Mauve pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 335°, 9%, 74%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#C2B6BB

RGB194, 182, 187

HSL335°, 9%, 74%

HSV335°, 6%, 76%

CMYK0, 6, 4, 24

Decimal12760763

CSS RGBrgb(194, 182, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(335, 9%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Moonlit Mauve N130-3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Violetta AF-615

ΔE 1 · #C5B8BC

Vista Paint

Romantic Light K-764

ΔE 1.4 · #BEB5B9

Sherwin-Williams

Veiled Violet SW6268

ΔE 1.7 · #BDB5B9

Dulux

Pale Pearl S48B1

ΔE 2.2 · #C6BCC1

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Mauve DE6395

ΔE 3.2 · #BBB0B1

PPG

Luxurious 18-04

ΔE 3.3 · #C3B8B7

Valspar

Twilight Mauve 1001-8A

ΔE 3.5 · #BCADB0

Hallman-Lindsay

Heather Hill 1302

ΔE 3.9 · #BBB0BB

Kilz

Always Taupe RK170

ΔE 4.5 · #BEB4B1

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 5.3 · #CEC4C5

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 5.9 · #C2ADAB

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.4 · #C3C3C3

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 6.4 · #BBB1AB

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 7.4 · #C8C8D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

A near-neutral with a subtle warm red undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C2B6BB

#B7C3BE

Analogous

#C3B7C2

#C2B6BB

#C3B8B7

Triadic

#C2B6BB

#BCC3B7

#B7BCC3

Split-Complementary

#C2B6BB

#B7C3B8

#B7C2C3

Tetradic

#C2B6BB

#C2C3B7

#B7C3BE

#B8B7C3

Monochromatic

#7A666F

#A08D95

#C2B6BB

#E5E0E3

#F3F1F2

Rectangle

#C2B6BB

#C3BEB7

#B7C3BE

#B7BCC3

Compound

#C2B6BB

#C3B8B7

#B7C3BE

#B7C2C3

Variations

Lighter

#CFC5C9

#DAD4D7

#E9E6E8

Darker

#A18D95

#725E66

#43363B

Saturation

#BEBBBC

#C3B7BC

#E199B7

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2B6BB

#BBBBBC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2B6BB

#B8B8BA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2B6BB

#C1B7B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Moonlit Mauve gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#D1B5A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2B6BB

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEBACC

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.

#89B8A4

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: #C2B6BB;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2B6BB;

CSS Variable

--color-moonlit-mauve: #C2B6BB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moonlit-mauve': '#C2B6BB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2B6BB] text-[#C2B6BB]

SCSS

$moonlit-mauve: #C2B6BB;

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#C4B7BB · ΔE 0.8

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#C1B9BD · ΔE 1.8

Iced Mauve

#C4BBC0 · ΔE 2.0

Piano Concerto

#C4BCC0 · ΔE 2.4

African Violet

#C1B9C4 · ΔE 3.7

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#CDB9BB · ΔE 3.8

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#C0BCBC · ΔE 4.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2B6BB?

#C2B6BB is Moonlit Mauve, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C2B6BB warm or cool?

Moonlit Mauve reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Moonlit Mauve?

Moonlit Mauve works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Moonlit Mauve?

Moonlit Mauve pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Moonlit Mauve?

You can download Moonlit 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 Moonlit Mauve?

The hex code is #C2B6BB. In RGB it's 194, 182, 187, and in HSL it's 335°, 9%, 74%.

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