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Masked Mauve

#C6B2BE

RGB 198, 178, 190 · HSL 324°, 15%, 74% · CMYK 0, 10, 4, 22

Masked Mauve is #C6B2BE in HEX — rgb(198, 178, 190), hsl(324°, 15%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 4%, 22%).

Masked Mauve pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 324°, 15%, 74%. 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#C6B2BE

RGB198, 178, 190

HSL324°, 15%, 74%

HSV324°, 10%, 78%

CMYK0, 10, 4, 22

Decimal13021886

CSS RGBrgb(198, 178, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(324, 15%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Masked Mauve S46D2

ΔE 0.5 · #C6B2BF

Behr

Subdued Hue 120E-3

ΔE 0.9 · #C5B3BE

Valspar

Lindsey Lilac 1002-8A

ΔE 1.3 · #C9B2BD

Vista Paint

Desire√© C-1218

ΔE 2.1 · #C4ADB8

Hallman-Lindsay

Desire? 1219

ΔE 2.1 · #C4ADB8

PPG

High Society 1046-4

ΔE 2.4 · #CAB7C0

Sherwin-Williams

Mauve Finery SW6282

ΔE 3 · #CBB8C0

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

ΔE 4 · #CDBACB

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 4.1 · #CAB6C9

Benjamin Moore

AF-rican 2116-50

ΔE 4.9 · #C2BAC5

Kilz

Mauve Melody RA210-02

ΔE 5.6 · #BDA5B7

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 8.9 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 8.9 · #CEC4C5

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 9.2 · #C7A4A6

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 10.8 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#C6B2BE

#B3C7BB

Analogous

#C5B3C7

#C6B2BE

#C7B3B5

Triadic

#C6B2BE

#BFC7B3

#B3BFC7

Split-Complementary

#C6B2BE

#B5C7B3

#B3C7C5

Tetradic

#C6B2BE

#C7C5B3

#B3C7BB

#B3B5C7

Monochromatic

#815F74

#A6879A

#C6B2BE

#E7DFE4

#F4F0F3

Rectangle

#C6B2BE

#C7BBB3

#B3C7BB

#B3BFC7

Compound

#C6B2BE

#C7B3B5

#B3C7BB

#B3C7C5

Variations

Lighter

#D2C2CC

#DCD2D8

#EAE5E8

Darker

#A7879A

#79576B

#47323E

Saturation

#C0BABD

#C7B3BF

#E397C4

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

2.00:1

Fail

vs Black

10.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6B2BE

#B9BABE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6B2BE

#B6B6BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6B2BE

#C5B4B4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Masked Mauve 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

#D4B2AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6B2BE

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1B7CE

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.

#89B89C

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: #C6B2BE;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6B2BE;

CSS Variable

--color-masked-mauve: #C6B2BE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'masked-mauve': '#C6B2BE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6B2BE] text-[#C6B2BE]

SCSS

$masked-mauve: #C6B2BE;

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#CDB9BB · ΔE 5.8

Violet Petal

#CDBFD1 · ΔE 5.9

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#C2B5B7 · ΔE 6.0

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#C4BBC0 · ΔE 6.0

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#B4A9AF · ΔE 6.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6B2BE?

#C6B2BE is Masked Mauve, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #C6B2BE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Masked Mauve?

Masked Mauve 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 Masked Mauve?

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

Where can I download Masked Mauve?

You can download Masked 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 Masked Mauve?

The hex code is #C6B2BE. In RGB it's 198, 178, 190, and in HSL it's 324°, 15%, 74%.

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