REDS

Pale Mauve

#C6A4A4

RGB 198, 164, 164 · HSL 0°, 23%, 71% · CMYK 0, 17, 17, 22

Pale Mauve is #C6A4A4 in HEX — rgb(198, 164, 164), hsl(0°, 23%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 17%, 22%).

Pale Mauve pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 0°, 23%, 71%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#C6A4A4

RGB198, 164, 164

HSL0°, 23%, 71%

HSV0°, 17%, 78%

CMYK0, 17, 17, 22

Decimal13018276

CSS RGBrgb(198, 164, 164)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 23%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 1.1 · #C7A4A6

Dulux

Smoky Quartz S03D3

ΔE 2.1 · #BFA0A0

Benjamin Moore

Sandblast 2103-50

ΔE 2.5 · #C0A09D

Vista Paint

Demetrio K-1132

ΔE 2.7 · #CCABA9

PPG

Parfait 1059-4

ΔE 2.8 · #C8A6A1

Valspar

Rosy Hue 1007-8A

ΔE 3 · #CEACAD

Behr

Hydrangea Bouquet HDC-CT-08A

ΔE 3 · #CAA5AA

Sherwin-Williams

Orchid SW0071

ΔE 3.4 · #BC9C9E

Hallman-Lindsay

Be Mine 78

ΔE 4.6 · #C99EA3

Dunn-Edwards

Wispy Mauve DE6045

ΔE 5.2 · #C6AEAA

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 5.7 · #C2ADAB

Kilz

Simply Taupe LA200-02

ΔE 7.2 · #B8A7A2

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 7.2 · #B6A39C

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 13.6 · #A5A5A5

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 13.6 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 18.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#C6A4A4

#A4C6C6

Analogous

#C6A4B5

#C6A4A4

#C6B5A4

Triadic

#C6A4A4

#A4C6A4

#A4A4C6

Split-Complementary

#C6A4A4

#A4C6B5

#A4B5C6

Tetradic

#C6A4A4

#B5C6A4

#A4C6C6

#B5A4C6

Monochromatic

#815151

#A97575

#C6A4A4

#E4D3D3

#F5EFEF

Rectangle

#C6A4A4

#C6C6A4

#A4C6C6

#A4A4C6

Compound

#C6A4A4

#C6B5A4

#A4C6C6

#A4B5C6

Variations

Lighter

#D1B6B6

#DBCACA

#E9E1E1

Darker

#AB7676

#7D4A4A

#492B2B

Saturation

#BAB0B0

#C6A4A4

#E38888

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

2.27:1

Fail

vs Black

9.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6A4A4

#B4B1A4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6A4A4

#AAAAA4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6A4A4

#C5A5A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pale Mauve 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

#D4A896

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6A4A4

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1ADBA

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.

#81B3B3

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: #C6A4A4;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6A4A4;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-mauve: #C6A4A4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-mauve': '#C6A4A4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6A4A4] text-[#C6A4A4]

SCSS

$pale-mauve: #C6A4A4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6A4A4?

#C6A4A4 is Pale Mauve, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C6A4A4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Mauve?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Mauve?

Pale Mauve 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 Pale Mauve?

You can download Pale 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 Pale Mauve?

The hex code is #C6A4A4. In RGB it's 198, 164, 164, and in HSL it's 0°, 23%, 71%.

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