REDS

Mauvette

#C4B1AB

RGB 196, 177, 171 · HSL 14°, 17%, 72% · CMYK 0, 10, 13, 23

Mauvette is #C4B1AB in HEX — rgb(196, 177, 171), hsl(14°, 17%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 13%, 23%).

Mauvette pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 17%, 72%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#C4B1AB

RGB196, 177, 171

HSL14°, 17%, 72%

HSV14°, 13%, 77%

CMYK0, 10, 13, 23

Decimal12890539

CSS RGBrgb(196, 177, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 17%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mauvette PPU17-10

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Artistic Taupe SW6030

ΔE 0.7 · #C3B1AC

Dulux

Mauve Nymph S08C3

ΔE 1.8 · #C0ACA6

Valspar

Berry Frost 1004-10A

ΔE 2.1 · #BEADA9

Vista Paint

Dancing Deer K-1116

ΔE 2.3 · #C2AFA5

Dunn-Edwards

Wispy Mauve DE6045

ΔE 2.3 · #C6AEAA

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 2.6 · #C2ADAB

Benjamin Moore

Sandlot 2107-50

ΔE 2.6 · #BEB0A7

PPG

Thumper 1075-4

ΔE 2.7 · #BDADA4

Kilz

Staccato Mauve LL250

ΔE 3.3 · #BFB1A6

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 3.6 · #BBB1AB

Hallman-Lindsay

Souffl? 139

ΔE 3.8 · #CEBBB3

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 5.2 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 8.2 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 9.5 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.2 · #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

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

#C4B1AB

#ABBEC4

Analogous

#C4ABB2

#C4B1AB

#C4BDAB

Triadic

#C4B1AB

#ABC4B1

#B1ABC4

Split-Complementary

#C4B1AB

#ABC4BD

#ABB2C4

Tetradic

#C4B1AB

#B2C4AB

#ABBEC4

#BDABC4

Monochromatic

#7D6159

#A4877F

#C4B1AB

#E3DBD8

#F4F1F0

Rectangle

#C4B1AB

#BEC4AB

#ABBEC4

#B1ABC4

Compound

#C4B1AB

#C4BDAB

#ABBEC4

#ABB2C4

Variations

Lighter

#D0C1BC

#DAD1CE

#E9E4E3

Darker

#A68980

#785B52

#46352F

Saturation

#BBB6B4

#C4B1AB

#E1A18E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.05:1

Fail

vs Black

10.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4B1AB

#BAB7AB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4B1AB

#B4B4AC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4B1AB

#C4B0B2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Mauvette carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#D2B19B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4B1AB

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0B6C0

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#83A9B5

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: #C4B1AB;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4B1AB;

CSS Variable

--color-mauvette: #C4B1AB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mauvette': '#C4B1AB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4B1AB] text-[#C4B1AB]

SCSS

$mauvette: #C4B1AB;

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#BDAFA6 · ΔE 2.8

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Batik

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Sonoma Clay

#CFB7B1 · ΔE 3.2

Lost Locket

#BBA8A3 · ΔE 3.3

Flax

#C0A9A1 · ΔE 3.3

Knitting Basket

#C5B7AC · ΔE 3.7

Hint of Mauve

#C3AAA1 · ΔE 3.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4B1AB?

#C4B1AB is Mauvette, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C4B1AB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mauvette?

Mauvette works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Mauvette?

Mauvette pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Mauvette?

You can download Mauvette 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 Mauvette?

The hex code is #C4B1AB. In RGB it's 196, 177, 171, and in HSL it's 14°, 17%, 72%.

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