REDS
Toasted Mauve
#C7868C
Reading balanced, Toasted Mauve lands in the reds family at HSL 354°, 37%, 65%. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms, especially for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Toasted Mauve 1279
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, hallways, powder rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Toasted Mauve
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #C7868C?
#C7868C is Toasted Mauve, a mid red with a warm undertone.
Is #C7868C warm or cool?
Toasted Mauve reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Toasted Mauve?
Toasted Mauve works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Toasted Mauve?
Toasted Mauve pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Toasted Mauve?
You can download Toasted 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 RGB value of #C7868C?
#C7868C converts to RGB 199, 134, 140.