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Mauve Organdie

#D8C4D1

RGB 216, 196, 209 · HSL 321°, 20%, 81% · CMYK 0, 9, 3, 15

Mauve Organdie is #D8C4D1 in HEX — rgb(216, 196, 209), hsl(321°, 20%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 3%, 15%).

Mauve Organdie pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 321°, 20%, 81%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#D8C4D1

RGB216, 196, 209

HSL321°, 20%, 81%

HSV321°, 9%, 85%

CMYK0, 9, 3, 15

Decimal14206161

CSS RGBrgb(216, 196, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(321, 20%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mauve Organdie S46E1

Exact match

Vista Paint

Fragrant Snowbell C-1223

ΔE 1.3 · #D5C4D2

Hallman-Lindsay

Fragrant Snowbell 1224

ΔE 1.8 · #D5C5D4

Benjamin Moore

Hidden 1375

ΔE 1.9 · #D7C0CF

PPG

Pale Mauve 1178-3

ΔE 2.2 · #DCCAD8

Behr

Fairview Taupe 130E-2

ΔE 2.3 · #DFCAD6

Valspar

Lilac Lace 1003-8C

ΔE 3.2 · #DFCCD6

Sherwin-Williams

Enchant SW6555

ΔE 3.4 · #D1C6D2

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

ΔE 4.2 · #CDBACB

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 4.4 · #D4CAD3

Kilz

Sweet Scent RA250-01

ΔE 5.4 · #CFC0D6

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 5.7 · #D2CBDD

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 6.9 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 7.4 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 10.3 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#D8C4D1

#C5D8CC

Analogous

#D5C5D8

#D8C4D1

#D8C5C8

Triadic

#D8C4D1

#D1D8C5

#C5D1D8

Split-Complementary

#D8C4D1

#C8D8C5

#C5D8D5

Tetradic

#D8C4D1

#D8D5C5

#C5D8CC

#C5C8D8

Monochromatic

#9B698A

#BA97AE

#D8C4D1

#F5F0F3

Rectangle

#D8C4D1

#D8CCC5

#C5D8CC

#C5D1D8

Compound

#D8C4D1

#D8C5C8

#C5D8CC

#C5D8D5

Variations

Lighter

#E0D0DB

#E7DDE3

#F0ECEF

Darker

#B892AB

#8B5979

#513347

Saturation

#D1CCCF

#D8C5D1

#ECB1D7

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8C4D1

#CBCCD1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8C4D1

#C8C8CF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8C4D1

#D6C7C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Mauve Organdie strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#E1C0B8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8C4D1

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFC5DC

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#9CC3AA

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #D8C4D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8C4D1;

CSS Variable

--color-mauve-organdie: #D8C4D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mauve-organdie': '#D8C4D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8C4D1] text-[#D8C4D1]

SCSS

$mauve-organdie: #D8C4D1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8C4D1?

#D8C4D1 is Mauve Organdie, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D8C4D1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mauve Organdie?

Mauve Organdie works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Mauve Organdie?

Mauve Organdie pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Mauve Organdie?

You can download Mauve Organdie 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 Organdie?

The hex code is #D8C4D1. In RGB it's 216, 196, 209, and in HSL it's 321°, 20%, 81%.

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