REDS

Teatime Mauve

#C8A89E

RGB 200, 168, 158 · HSL 14°, 28%, 70% · CMYK 0, 16, 21, 22

Teatime Mauve is #C8A89E in HEX — rgb(200, 168, 158), hsl(14°, 28%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 21%, 22%).

Teatime Mauve pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 28%, 70%. 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#C8A89E

RGB200, 168, 158

HSL14°, 28%, 70%

HSV14°, 21%, 78%

CMYK0, 16, 21, 22

Decimal13150366

CSS RGBrgb(200, 168, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 28%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Teatime Mauve DEC700

Exact match

Behr

Art Deco Pink MQ1-50

ΔE 0.8 · #CAA99E

Benjamin Moore

Café 2099-50

ΔE 1.7 · #C6AAA0

Valspar

Naked Clay 1008-10A

ΔE 2 · #C5A598

PPG

Velveteen Crush 1060-4

ΔE 2.3 · #CDAEA5

Sherwin-Williams

Sandbank SW6052

ΔE 2.3 · #C3A497

Vista Paint

Andes Ash C-126

ΔE 2.6 · #C1A198

Hallman-Lindsay

Oak Plank 148

ΔE 2.7 · #C8A99A

Dulux

Cosmic Aura S08D3

ΔE 3.4 · #CEB1A5

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 5.3 · #B99F90

Kilz

Brandy Cream LB240-01

ΔE 6 · #D1AF9B

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 6.3 · #B6A39C

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 6.5 · #C7A4A6

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 12.1 · #AAA593

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 13.9 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 16.2 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#C8A89E

#9DBEC8

Analogous

#C89DA9

#C8A89E

#C8BC9D

Triadic

#C8A89E

#9DC8A7

#A79DC8

Split-Complementary

#C8A89E

#9DC8BC

#9DA9C8

Tetradic

#C8A89E

#A9C89D

#9DBEC8

#BC9DC8

Monochromatic

#835749

#AC7B6C

#C8A89E

#E3D3CE

#F6F0EF

Rectangle

#C8A89E

#BEC89D

#9DBEC8

#A79DC8

Compound

#C8A89E

#C8BC9D

#9DBEC8

#9DA9C8

Variations

Lighter

#D3B9B1

#DCCBC6

#E9E1DF

Darker

#B07D6E

#805244

#4C2F27

Saturation

#B9AFAC

#C8A79D

#E39882

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

2.20:1

Fail

vs Black

9.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8A89E

#B8B39E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8A89E

#AEAE9F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8A89E

#C8A7AA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Teatime 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

#D5AB92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8A89E

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3B0B6

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#7EA5B2

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: #C8A89E;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8A89E;

CSS Variable

--color-teatime-mauve: #C8A89E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'teatime-mauve': '#C8A89E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8A89E] text-[#C8A89E]

SCSS

$teatime-mauve: #C8A89E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8A89E?

#C8A89E is Teatime Mauve, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C8A89E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Teatime Mauve?

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

What colors pair well with Teatime Mauve?

Teatime 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 Teatime Mauve?

You can download Teatime 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 Teatime Mauve?

The hex code is #C8A89E. In RGB it's 200, 168, 158, and in HSL it's 14°, 28%, 70%.

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