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Mauve Finery

#CBB8C0

RGB 203, 184, 192 · HSL 335°, 15%, 76% · CMYK 0, 9, 5, 20

Mauve Finery is #CBB8C0 in HEX — rgb(203, 184, 192), hsl(335°, 15%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 5%, 20%).

Mauve Finery pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 335°, 15%, 76%. 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#CBB8C0

RGB203, 184, 192

HSL335°, 15%, 76%

HSV335°, 9%, 80%

CMYK0, 9, 5, 20

Decimal13351104

CSS RGBrgb(203, 184, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(335, 15%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Mauve FinerySW6282

Exact match

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PPG

High Society1046-4

ΔE 0.6 · #CAB7C0

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Behr

Plymouth Notch180E-3

ΔE 2 · #CFB7BE

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Dulux

Lady FingersS48C1

ΔE 2.3 · #CCBCC1

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Valspar

Lindsey Lilac1002-8A

ΔE 2.8 · #C9B2BD

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Vista Paint

So DaintyC-1308

ΔE 2.9 · #CBBEC7

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Benjamin Moore

ViolettaAF-615

ΔE 3.1 · #C5B8BC

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Dunn-Edwards

Elusive VioletDE6010

ΔE 3.4 · #D4C0C5

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Hallman-Lindsay

So Dainty1309

ΔE 3.4 · #CDC0C9

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IKEA

IKEA08787

ΔE 5.9 · #CAB6C9

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Colorhouse

Air .07Air-07

ΔE 6.1 · #CEC4C5

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Dutch Boy

So DaintyDCP-1309

ΔE 6.8 · #D4CAD3

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Kilz

Dove FeatherLA200-01

ΔE 7.1 · #CDC0BC

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Farrow & Ball

Calluna270

ΔE 7.3 · #CCC8CE

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RAL

Agate Grey7038

ΔE 8.6 · #C3C3C3

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Kobra

Silver47

ΔE 10.8 · #CDCECD

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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 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

#CBB8C0

#B9CBC3

Analogous

#CBB9C9

#CBB8C0

#CBBAB9

Triadic

#CBB8C0

#C0CBB9

#B9C0CB

Split-Complementary

#CBB8C0

#B9CBBA

#B9C9CB

Tetradic

#CBB8C0

#C9CBB9

#B9CBC3

#BAB9CB

Monochromatic

#876472

#AA8D99

#CBB8C0

#EBE5E7

#F4F0F2

Rectangle

#CBB8C0

#CBC3B9

#B9CBC3

#B9C0CB

Compound

#CBB8C0

#CBBAB9

#B9CBC3

#B9C9CB

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Mauve Finery run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F2EDEF

Tint #E8E0E4

Tint #DED3D8

Tint #D5C6CC

Base #CBB8C0

Shade #A88A96

Shade #815F6D

Shade #523D46

Shade #231A1E

Variations

Lighter

#D5C7CD

#DFD6D9

#ECE7E9

Darker

#AB8B98

#7C5968

#49333C

Saturation

#C5BFC1

#CBB9C0

#E59FBC

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

1.88:1

Fail

vs Black

11.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBB8C0

#BFBFC0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBB8C0

#BBBBBF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBB8C0

#CABABA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Mauve Finery 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

#D8B7AB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBB8C0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5BCCF

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.

#8EBBA8

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: #CBB8C0;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBB8C0;

CSS Variable

--color-mauve-finery: #CBB8C0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mauve-finery': '#CBB8C0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBB8C0] text-[#CBB8C0]

SCSS

$mauve-finery: #CBB8C0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBB8C0?

#CBB8C0 is Mauve Finery, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CBB8C0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mauve Finery?

Mauve Finery 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 Mauve Finery?

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

Where can I download Mauve Finery?

You can download Mauve Finery 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 Mauve Finery?

The hex code is #CBB8C0. In RGB it's 203, 184, 192, and in HSL it's 335°, 15%, 76%.

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