REDS
Dusty Mauve
#D29185
Sitting at HSL 9°, 46%, 67%, Dusty Mauve reads airy and warm. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Best used for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers pair it with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Dusty Mauve 2174-40
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, hallways, powder rooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #D29185?
#D29185 is Dusty Mauve, a light red with a warm undertone.
Is #D29185 warm or cool?
Dusty Mauve reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Dusty Mauve?
Dusty Mauve works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Dusty Mauve?
Dusty Mauve pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Dusty Mauve?
You can download Dusty 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 RGB value of #D29185?
#D29185 converts to RGB 210, 145, 133.