ORANGES

Mauvette

#C4B2A9

RGB 196, 178, 169 · HSL 20°, 19%, 72% · CMYK 0, 9, 14, 23

Mauvette is #C4B2A9 in HEX — rgb(196, 178, 169), hsl(20°, 19%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 14%, 23%).

Mauvette pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 19%, 72%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C4B2A9

RGB196, 178, 169

HSL20°, 19%, 72%

HSV20°, 14%, 77%

CMYK0, 9, 14, 23

Decimal12890793

CSS RGBrgb(196, 178, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 19%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Portrait Pink S09D2

ΔE 0.8 · #C6B3A9

Sherwin-Williams

Doeskin SW6044

ΔE 0.8 · #C6B3A9

Vista Paint

Dancing Deer K-1116

ΔE 1.3 · #C2AFA5

Behr

Mauvette PPU17-10

ΔE 1.7 · #C4B1AB

Benjamin Moore

Sandlot 2107-50

ΔE 1.9 · #BEB0A7

Kilz

Staccato Mauve LL250

ΔE 2 · #BFB1A6

PPG

Thumper 1075-4

ΔE 2.1 · #BDADA4

Dunn-Edwards

Ash Gray DEC751

ΔE 2.9 · #C1B5A9

Valspar

Painted Desert Sand 2002-10B

ΔE 2.9 · #C8AFA5

Hallman-Lindsay

Souffl? 139

ΔE 3.5 · #CEBBB3

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 3.7 · #BBB1AB

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 4.1 · #C2ADAB

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 5.5 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 8.2 · #B5B8B1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 9.1 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.3 · #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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C4B2A9

#AABCC5

Analogous

#C5AAAF

#C4B2A9

#C5C1AA

Triadic

#C4B2A9

#AAC5B3

#B3AAC5

Split-Complementary

#C4B2A9

#AAC5C1

#AAAFC5

Tetradic

#C4B2A9

#AFC5AA

#AABCC5

#C1AAC5

Monochromatic

#7F6457

#A68A7D

#C4B2A9

#E4DCD8

#F5F1F0

Rectangle

#C4B2A9

#BCC5AA

#AABCC5

#B3AAC5

Compound

#C4B2A9

#C5C1AA

#AABCC5

#AAAFC5

Variations

Lighter

#D1C2BB

#DBD2CD

#E9E5E3

Darker

#A88C7D

#7A5E50

#48362E

Saturation

#BCB6B4

#C5B3AA

#E2A98D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.04:1

Fail

vs Black

10.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4B2A9

#BBB8A9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4B2A9

#B5B5AA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4B2A9

#C4B1B3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mauvette reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#D2B29A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4B2A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0B7BE

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.

#83A4B5

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: #C4B2A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4B2A9;

CSS Variable

--color-mauvette: #C4B2A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mauvette': '#C4B2A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4B2A9] text-[#C4B2A9]

SCSS

$mauvette: #C4B2A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4B2A9?

#C4B2A9 is Mauvette, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C4B2A9 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 kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Mauvette?

Mauvette pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. 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 #C4B2A9. In RGB it's 196, 178, 169, and in HSL it's 20°, 19%, 72%.

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