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Mauve Pansy Half

#CDCACE

RGB 205, 202, 206 · HSL 285°, 4%, 80% · CMYK 0, 2, 0, 19

Mauve Pansy Half is #CDCACE in HEX — rgb(205, 202, 206), hsl(285°, 4%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 0%, 19%).

Mauve Pansy Half pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 285°, 4%, 80%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#CDCACE

RGB205, 202, 206

HSL285°, 4%, 80%

HSV285°, 2%, 81%

CMYK0, 2, 0, 19

Decimal13486798

CSS RGBrgb(205, 202, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(285, 4%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mauve Pansy Half S45A1H

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Sensitive Tint SW6267

ΔE 0.9 · #CEC9CC

Vista Paint

Calamities C-1314

ΔE 1.1 · #CDCCD1

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 1.3 · #CCC8CE

Hallman-Lindsay

Calamities 1315

ΔE 1.3 · #CECDD2

Behr

Rock Crystal MQ3-28

ΔE 1.8 · #CCC8C9

Valspar

Magic Mist 1003-10B

ΔE 2.2 · #D2CBCC

Kilz

Silverado RK110

ΔE 2.2 · #CACBCC

Benjamin Moore

Misty 2118-60

ΔE 2.5 · #CBCDD4

Dunn-Edwards

Dangerous Robot DE6387

ΔE 2.5 · #CBC5C6

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 2.5 · #C8C8D0

PPG

Jam Session 1172-3

ΔE 2.7 · #D4CFD6

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 3 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.2 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 3.5 · #CEC4C5

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 4 · #D0D4D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral blue undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CDCACE

#CBCECA

Analogous

#CBCACE

#CDCACE

#CECACD

Triadic

#CDCACE

#CECDCA

#CACECD

Split-Complementary

#CDCACE

#CDCECA

#CACECB

Tetradic

#CDCACE

#CECBCA

#CBCECA

#CACDCE

Monochromatic

#827A85

#A8A2A9

#CDCACE

#F3F2F3

Rectangle

#CDCACE

#CECACB

#CBCECA

#CACECD

Compound

#CDCACE

#CECACD

#CBCECA

#CACECB

Variations

Lighter

#D7D5D8

#E1DFE1

#EDEDEE

Darker

#A59FA7

#736B75

#433E44

Saturation

#CCCBCD

#CDCACE

#D9B1E7

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

12.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDCACE

#CBCBCF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDCACE

#CBCBCD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDCACE

#CDCBCA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Mauve Pansy Half gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#D9C4B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDCACE

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6C9DA

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.

#A3C299

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #CDCACE;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDCACE;

CSS Variable

--color-mauve-pansy-half: #CDCACE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mauve-pansy-half': '#CDCACE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDCACE] text-[#CDCACE]

SCSS

$mauve-pansy-half: #CDCACE;

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#C6CBCF · ΔE 2.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDCACE?

#CDCACE is Mauve Pansy Half, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CDCACE warm or cool?

Mauve Pansy Half reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mauve Pansy Half?

Mauve Pansy Half works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Mauve Pansy Half?

Mauve Pansy Half pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Mauve Pansy Half?

You can download Mauve Pansy Half 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 Pansy Half?

The hex code is #CDCACE. In RGB it's 205, 202, 206, and in HSL it's 285°, 4%, 80%.

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