NEUTRALS

Mauve Morning

#D8CFD0

RGB 216, 207, 208 · HSL 353°, 10%, 83% · CMYK 0, 4, 4, 15

Mauve Morning is #D8CFD0 in HEX — rgb(216, 207, 208), hsl(353°, 10%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 4%, 15%).

Mauve Morning pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 353°, 10%, 83%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#D8CFD0

RGB216, 207, 208

HSL353°, 10%, 83%

HSV353°, 4%, 85%

CMYK0, 4, 4, 15

Decimal14208976

CSS RGBrgb(216, 207, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 10%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mauve Morning UL250-11

Exact match

Valspar

Frosted Clover 1001-8B

ΔE 0.9 · #D9D1D1

Benjamin Moore

New 1444

ΔE 1.1 · #D7CFD2

Dulux

Nantucket Mist Half S03B1H

ΔE 1.1 · #D7CECD

Dunn-Edwards

Eagle's View DE6394

ΔE 1.4 · #D4CBCC

PPG

Balanced 1003-2

ΔE 1.9 · #D7D2D1

Hallman-Lindsay

Stardust Ballroom 1308

ΔE 2.2 · #DACFD4

Sherwin-Williams

Wallflower SW6281

ΔE 2.4 · #DBCFD4

Vista Paint

Easter Egg K-765

ΔE 2.5 · #D3C8C9

Farrow & Ball

Worsted 284

ΔE 2.5 · #D3CFCD

Kilz

Barely Mocha RJ250

ΔE 3.3 · #D6D0CB

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 3.4 · #D0D0D0

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 3.5 · #DDCBCD

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 3.6 · #E0D7DC

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 3.9 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

A near-neutral with a subtle warm pink undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D8CFD0

#CFD8D7

Analogous

#D8CFD5

#D8CFD0

#D8D3CF

Triadic

#D8CFD0

#D0D8CF

#CFD0D8

Split-Complementary

#D8CFD0

#CFD8D3

#CFD5D8

Tetradic

#D8CFD0

#D5D8CF

#CFD8D7

#D3CFD8

Monochromatic

#937B7E

#B6A5A7

#D8CFD0

#F4F1F1

Rectangle

#D8CFD0

#D8D7CF

#CFD8D7

#CFD0D8

Compound

#D8CFD0

#D8D3CF

#CFD8D7

#CFD5D8

Variations

Lighter

#E0D9DA

#E7E3E3

#F1EFEF

Darker

#B2A0A2

#81686B

#4C3C3E

Saturation

#D5D2D3

#D8CFD0

#EBBCC1

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8CFD0

#D3D2D1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8CFD0

#D1D1D0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8CFD0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Mauve Morning gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#E1C8B7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8CFD0

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFCDDB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#A1C7C2

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: #D8CFD0;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8CFD0;

CSS Variable

--color-mauve-morning: #D8CFD0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mauve-morning': '#D8CFD0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8CFD0] text-[#D8CFD0]

SCSS

$mauve-morning: #D8CFD0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8CFD0?

#D8CFD0 is Mauve Morning, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D8CFD0 warm or cool?

Mauve Morning reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mauve Morning?

Mauve Morning works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Mauve Morning?

Mauve Morning pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Mauve Morning?

You can download Mauve Morning 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 Morning?

The hex code is #D8CFD0. In RGB it's 216, 207, 208, and in HSL it's 353°, 10%, 83%.

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