ORANGES

Grey Mauve

#CAB8AB

RGB 202, 184, 171 · HSL 25°, 23%, 73% · CMYK 0, 9, 15, 21

Grey Mauve is #CAB8AB in HEX — rgb(202, 184, 171), hsl(25°, 23%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 15%, 21%).

Grey Mauve pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 23%, 73%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#CAB8AB

RGB202, 184, 171

HSL25°, 23%, 73%

HSV25°, 15%, 79%

CMYK0, 9, 15, 21

Decimal13285547

CSS RGBrgb(202, 184, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 23%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Grey Mauve 18-03

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Bona Fide Beige SW6065

ΔE 0.6 · #CBB9AB

Benjamin Moore

Meadow 1011

ΔE 1.1 · #CDBAAE

Dulux

Maloolabar S10C2

ΔE 1.1 · #C7B7A9

Behr

Armadillo N230-3

ΔE 1.4 · #C9B9AE

Vista Paint

Beige Rage K-1189

ΔE 1.6 · #CBBBAC

Valspar

Dust Bunny 2005-10B

ΔE 1.7 · #CCBCB0

Hallman-Lindsay

Baguette 188

ΔE 1.9 · #CCBBAB

Kilz

Sophistication LK170

ΔE 2.5 · #C7BBAD

Dunn-Edwards

Steveareno Beige DEC766

ΔE 2.6 · #C5B5A4

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 2.7 · #CBBEB1

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 2.8 · #C4B2A2

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 6.2 · #C7BBA3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.7 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 6.9 · #C5C2AF

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CAB8AB

#AABDCA

Analogous

#CAAAAD

#CAB8AB

#CAC7AA

Triadic

#CAB8AB

#AACAB8

#B8AACA

Split-Complementary

#CAB8AB

#AACAC7

#AAADCA

Tetradic

#CAB8AB

#ADCAAA

#AABDCA

#C7AACA

Monochromatic

#876954

#AD907B

#CAB8AB

#E7DFD9

#F5F2EF

Rectangle

#CAB8AB

#BDCAAA

#AABDCA

#B8AACA

Compound

#CAB8AB

#CAC7AA

#AABDCA

#AAADCA

Variations

Lighter

#D5C6BB

#DED4CE

#EBE6E3

Darker

#AF917B

#80624C

#4B392C

Saturation

#BFB9B5

#CAB8AA

#E4B390

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAB8AB

#C2BDAB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAB8AB

#BBBBAD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAB8AB

#CAB6B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Grey Mauve reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#D7B79B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAB8AB

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4BCC0

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.

#86A2B6

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: #CAB8AB;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAB8AB;

CSS Variable

--color-grey-mauve: #CAB8AB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grey-mauve': '#CAB8AB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAB8AB] text-[#CAB8AB]

SCSS

$grey-mauve: #CAB8AB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAB8AB?

#CAB8AB is Grey Mauve, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CAB8AB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grey Mauve?

Grey Mauve works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Grey Mauve?

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

Where can I download Grey Mauve?

You can download Grey 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 Grey Mauve?

The hex code is #CAB8AB. In RGB it's 202, 184, 171, and in HSL it's 25°, 23%, 73%.

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