PURPLES

French Mauve

#D473D4

RGB 212, 115, 212 · HSL 300°, 53%, 64% · CMYK 0, 46, 0, 17

French Mauve is #D473D4 in HEX — rgb(212, 115, 212), hsl(300°, 53%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 0%, 17%).

French Mauve pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 300°, 53%, 64%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#D473D4

RGB212, 115, 212

HSL300°, 53%, 64%

HSV300°, 46%, 83%

CMYK0, 46, 0, 17

Decimal13923284

CSS RGBrgb(212, 115, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 53%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Its A Girl P130-4

ΔE 6 · #E782E5

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 18.6 · #D76AAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 19 · #D96CAD

Dulux

Possessive Pink S49H7

ΔE 19.8 · #C562A1

Dunn-Edwards

Fuchsia Blush DE5025

ΔE 20.8 · #E47CB8

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2077-40

ΔE 21.4 · #DC7CB5

PPG

Daphne Rose 1252-6

ΔE 22.7 · #C37CB3

Valspar

Raspberry Sorbet 1001-1B

ΔE 23.4 · #DC7FB4

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 27.1 · #C9709E

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 30.7 · #B54D7F

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 31.2 · #C6628C

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 31.7 · #A03472

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 34 · #AA3E71

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 34.5 · #BF7595

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 40.4 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 48.3 · #243F90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#D473D4

#73D473

Analogous

#A373D4

#D473D4

#D473A3

Triadic

#D473D4

#D4D473

#73D4D4

Split-Complementary

#D473D4

#A3D473

#73D4A3

Tetradic

#D473D4

#D4A373

#73D473

#73A3D4

Monochromatic

#852985

#BF3BBF

#D473D4

#E6ADE6

#F8E8F8

Rectangle

#D473D4

#D47373

#73D473

#73D4D4

Compound

#D473D4

#D473A3

#73D473

#73D4A3

Variations

Lighter

#DC8FDC

#E1AFE1

#EBD3EB

Darker

#C83DC8

#8E258E

#541454

Saturation

#B295B2

#D473D4

#E95DE9

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

2.92:1

Fail

vs Black

7.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D473D4

#97A6D3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D473D4

#8A8ACB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D473D4

#CC8B84

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

French 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

#DE83BA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D473D4

Daylight 5500K

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

#CC88DE

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDE9ED

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#56BF56

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: #D473D4;

CSS — background

background-color: #D473D4;

CSS Variable

--color-french-mauve: #D473D4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'french-mauve': '#D473D4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D473D4] text-[#D473D4]

SCSS

$french-mauve: #D473D4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D473D4?

#D473D4 is French Mauve, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #D473D4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with French Mauve?

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

What colors pair well with French Mauve?

French 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 French Mauve?

You can download French 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 French Mauve?

The hex code is #D473D4. In RGB it's 212, 115, 212, and in HSL it's 300°, 53%, 64%.

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