PURPLES

Cosmetic Mauve

#D3BED5

RGB 211, 190, 213 · HSL 295°, 21%, 79% · CMYK 1, 11, 0, 16

Cosmetic Mauve is #D3BED5 in HEX — rgb(211, 190, 213), hsl(295°, 21%, 79%), cmyk(1%, 11%, 0%, 16%).

Cosmetic Mauve pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 295°, 21%, 79%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#D3BED5

RGB211, 190, 213

HSL295°, 21%, 79%

HSV295°, 11%, 84%

CMYK1, 11, 0, 16

Decimal13876949

CSS RGBrgb(211, 190, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(295, 21%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Petticoat Pink S49E2

ΔE 1.2 · #CFBBD2

Behr

Iris Pink 690E-3

ΔE 1.7 · #CEBDD5

Kilz

Sweet Scent RA250-01

ΔE 2.3 · #CFC0D6

Benjamin Moore

Wishing 1389

ΔE 2.5 · #CCB8D1

Valspar

Lilac Ice 1003-4A

ΔE 2.8 · #DABFD9

Vista Paint

Lavender Bliss C-1251

ΔE 3 · #CEC0DA

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum Cake 1233

ΔE 3.4 · #D1BFDC

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Purple DE5954

ΔE 3.6 · #C8BAD4

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 3.7 · #CAB6C9

PPG

Soft Amethyst 1178-4

ΔE 3.8 · #CFB7C9

Sherwin-Williams

Euphoric Lilac SW6835

ΔE 3.8 · #DAC7DA

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 9 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 10.5 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 11.1 · #CCC8CE

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 13.2 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 14.5 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#D3BED5

#C0D5BE

Analogous

#C8BED5

#D3BED5

#D5BECB

Triadic

#D3BED5

#D5D3BE

#BED5D3

Split-Complementary

#D3BED5

#CBD5BE

#BED5C8

Tetradic

#D3BED5

#D5C8BE

#C0D5BE

#BECBD5

Monochromatic

#936397

#B390B6

#D3BED5

#F2ECF3

#F4F0F5

Rectangle

#D3BED5

#D5BEC0

#C0D5BE

#BED5D3

Compound

#D3BED5

#D5BECB

#C0D5BE

#BED5C8

Variations

Lighter

#DCCBDD

#E4D9E5

#EFEAEF

Darker

#B28CB6

#845588

#4D3150

Saturation

#CCC6CD

#D3BED5

#E4A9EA

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

1.74:1

Fail

vs Black

12.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3BED5

#C4C8D5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3BED5

#C2C2D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3BED5

#D1C2C1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Cosmetic Mauve 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

#DEBBBB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3BED5

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBC0DF

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#9AC096

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: #D3BED5;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3BED5;

CSS Variable

--color-cosmetic-mauve: #D3BED5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cosmetic-mauve': '#D3BED5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3BED5] text-[#D3BED5]

SCSS

$cosmetic-mauve: #D3BED5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3BED5?

#D3BED5 is Cosmetic Mauve, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #D3BED5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cosmetic Mauve?

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

What colors pair well with Cosmetic Mauve?

Cosmetic Mauve 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 Cosmetic Mauve?

You can download Cosmetic 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 Cosmetic Mauve?

The hex code is #D3BED5. In RGB it's 211, 190, 213, and in HSL it's 295°, 21%, 79%.

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