PURPLES

Mauve It

#CFC0D1

RGB 207, 192, 209 · HSL 293°, 16%, 79% · CMYK 1, 8, 0, 18

Mauve It is #CFC0D1 in HEX — rgb(207, 192, 209), hsl(293°, 16%, 79%), cmyk(1%, 8%, 0%, 18%).

Mauve It pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 293°, 16%, 79%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#CFC0D1

RGB207, 192, 209

HSL293°, 16%, 79%

HSV293°, 8%, 82%

CMYK1, 8, 0, 18

Decimal13615313

CSS RGBrgb(207, 192, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(293, 16%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mauve It N120-3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Violet 1382

ΔE 0.6 · #CEC0D2

Hallman-Lindsay

Fragrant Snowbell 1224

ΔE 2.2 · #D5C5D4

Vista Paint

Fragrant Snowbell C-1223

ΔE 2.3 · #D5C4D2

Dulux

Sweet Posy S49C1

ΔE 2.3 · #D0C5D4

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

ΔE 2.4 · #CDBACB

PPG

Shy Violet 1177-3

ΔE 2.7 · #D6C7D6

Kilz

Sweet Scent RA250-01

ΔE 2.7 · #CFC0D6

Valspar

Subtle Purple 1003-8B

ΔE 3.4 · #D0BBC8

Sherwin-Williams

Euphoric Lilac SW6835

ΔE 3.4 · #DAC7DA

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 3.9 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 5.5 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 7.3 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 8.7 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 10.6 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral 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

#CFC0D1

#C3D2C1

Analogous

#C7C1D2

#CFC0D1

#D2C1CB

Triadic

#CFC0D1

#D2D0C1

#C1D2D0

Split-Complementary

#CFC0D1

#CBD2C1

#C1D2C7

Tetradic

#CFC0D1

#D2C7C1

#C3D2C1

#C1CBD2

Monochromatic

#8C6991

#AE95B2

#CFC0D1

#F2EDF2

#F4F0F4

Rectangle

#CFC0D1

#D2C1C3

#C3D2C1

#C1D2D0

Compound

#CFC0D1

#D2C1CB

#C3D2C1

#C1D2C7

Variations

Lighter

#D9CDDB

#E2DBE3

#EEEAEE

Darker

#AD91B1

#7E5B82

#4A354C

Saturation

#CBC7CC

#D0C1D2

#E1AAE9

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFC0D1

#C4C7D1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFC0D1

#C3C3CF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFC0D1

#CDC3C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Mauve It carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#DBBDB8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFC0D1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8C2DC

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.

#9BC096

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: #CFC0D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFC0D1;

CSS Variable

--color-mauve-it: #CFC0D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mauve-it': '#CFC0D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFC0D1] text-[#CFC0D1]

SCSS

$mauve-it: #CFC0D1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFC0D1?

#CFC0D1 is Mauve It, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #CFC0D1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mauve It?

Mauve It works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Mauve It?

Mauve It pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Mauve It?

You can download Mauve It 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 It?

The hex code is #CFC0D1. In RGB it's 207, 192, 209, and in HSL it's 293°, 16%, 79%.

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