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Moonlight Mauve

#CA83A7

RGB 202, 131, 167 · HSL 330°, 40%, 65% · CMYK 0, 35, 17, 21

Moonlight Mauve is #CA83A7 in HEX — rgb(202, 131, 167), hsl(330°, 40%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 17%, 21%).

Moonlight Mauve pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 330°, 40%, 65%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#CA83A7

RGB202, 131, 167

HSL330°, 40%, 65%

HSV330°, 35%, 79%

CMYK0, 35, 17, 21

Decimal13271975

CSS RGBrgb(202, 131, 167)

CSS HSLhsl(330, 40%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Santa Rosa K-730

ΔE 2.2 · #C582A3

Valspar

Berry Twist 1002-1C

ΔE 3.5 · #D588AB

Benjamin Moore

Tropical 1355

ΔE 4.4 · #C87B9B

Behr

Minstrel Rose S140-4

ΔE 4.5 · #C98BB1

Dulux

Kiss S48H4

ΔE 4.9 · #D28CA9

Dunn-Edwards

Heirloom Rose DE5032

ΔE 5.1 · #D182A0

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 5.8 · #BF7595

Sherwin-Williams

Cyclamen SW6571

ΔE 6.5 · #C47B95

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Quartz 1170

ΔE 7.2 · #BD88AB

PPG

Primrose 1182-5

ΔE 7.6 · #D6859F

Kilz

Berry Punch RA150-01

ΔE 8.7 · #C08EB2

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 9.1 · #BF7A8F

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 15 · #C6628C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 15.9 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 20.7 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 30.6 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm 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

#CA83A7

#82C9A6

Analogous

#C982C9

#CA83A7

#C98282

Triadic

#CA83A7

#A6C982

#82A6C9

Split-Complementary

#CA83A7

#82C982

#82C9C9

Tetradic

#CA83A7

#C9C982

#82C9A6

#8282C9

Monochromatic

#7D3659

#B34D80

#CA83A7

#E0B8CC

#F7EDF2

Rectangle

#CA83A7

#C9A682

#82C9A6

#82A6C9

Compound

#CA83A7

#C98282

#82C9A6

#82C9C9

Variations

Lighter

#D49BB8

#DCB7C9

#E9D7E0

Darker

#B85185

#83335B

#4D1D35

Saturation

#B09BA6

#C982A6

#E467A6

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

2.87:1

Fail

vs Black

7.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CA83A7

#A2A3A6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CA83A7

#9292A3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CA83A7

#C68B8B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Moonlight 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

#D78F98

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CA83A7

Daylight 5500K

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

#C494BD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

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.

#66B48D

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: #CA83A7;

CSS — background

background-color: #CA83A7;

CSS Variable

--color-moonlight-mauve: #CA83A7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moonlight-mauve': '#CA83A7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CA83A7] text-[#CA83A7]

SCSS

$moonlight-mauve: #CA83A7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CA83A7?

#CA83A7 is Moonlight Mauve, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CA83A7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Moonlight Mauve?

Moonlight 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 Moonlight Mauve?

Moonlight 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 Moonlight Mauve?

You can download Moonlight 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 Moonlight Mauve?

The hex code is #CA83A7. In RGB it's 202, 131, 167, and in HSL it's 330°, 40%, 65%.

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