PURPLES

Pale Mauve

#DCCAD8

RGB 220, 202, 216 · HSL 313°, 20%, 83% · CMYK 0, 8, 2, 14

Pale Mauve is #DCCAD8 in HEX — rgb(220, 202, 216), hsl(313°, 20%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 2%, 14%).

Pale Mauve pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 313°, 20%, 83%. 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#DCCAD8

RGB220, 202, 216

HSL313°, 20%, 83%

HSV313°, 8%, 86%

CMYK0, 8, 2, 14

Decimal14469848

CSS RGBrgb(220, 202, 216)

CSS HSLhsl(313, 20%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Pale Mauve 1178-3

Exact match

Behr

Fairview Taupe 130E-2

ΔE 1.6 · #DFCAD6

Dulux

Pink Bubble S49E1

ΔE 1.7 · #DACADB

Benjamin Moore

Spring 1388

ΔE 2 · #DDCEDE

Vista Paint

Last of the Lilacs K-13

ΔE 2.1 · #D5C7D6

Hallman-Lindsay

Fragrant Snowbell 1224

ΔE 2.1 · #D5C5D4

Valspar

Sweet Lily 1002-4A

ΔE 2.2 · #E0CADB

Sherwin-Williams

Euphoric Lilac SW6835

ΔE 2.8 · #DAC7DA

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Lilac DE5974

ΔE 3.9 · #E2D4DF

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 4 · #D4CAD3

Kilz

Sofia RA210-01

ΔE 4.2 · #E1D3E6

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 4.5 · #D2CBDD

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 6.9 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 8 · #E3DBF2

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 9.9 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#DCCAD8

#CBDCCF

Analogous

#D7CBDC

#DCCAD8

#DCCBD0

Triadic

#DCCAD8

#D9DCCB

#CBD9DC

Split-Complementary

#DCCAD8

#D0DCCB

#CBDCD7

Tetradic

#DCCAD8

#DCD7CB

#CBDCCF

#CBD0DC

Monochromatic

#9F6F95

#BE9DB7

#DCCAD8

#F5F0F4

Rectangle

#DCCAD8

#DCCFCB

#CBDCCF

#CBD9DC

Compound

#DCCAD8

#DCCBD0

#CBDCCF

#CBDCD7

Variations

Lighter

#E3D5E0

#E9E1E7

#F2EEF1

Darker

#BB97B4

#8E5B83

#53344D

Saturation

#D6D1D5

#DCCBD9

#EEBAE2

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCCAD8

#D0D2D8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCCAD8

#CDCDD6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCCAD8

#DACDCC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Pale 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

#E4C4BD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCCAD8

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2C9E1

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.

#A1C7A9

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: #DCCAD8;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCCAD8;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-mauve: #DCCAD8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-mauve': '#DCCAD8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCCAD8] text-[#DCCAD8]

SCSS

$pale-mauve: #DCCAD8;

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#DCCDDD · ΔE 1.8

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#D4C7D6 · ΔE 2.4

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#E3CCE0 · ΔE 3.8

Hidden Sanctuary

#D6BFCE · ΔE 4.0

Peace and Happiness

#E1D4DD · ΔE 4.4

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#E9CDD6 · ΔE 4.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCCAD8?

#DCCAD8 is Pale Mauve, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #DCCAD8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Mauve?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Mauve?

Pale 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 Pale Mauve?

You can download Pale 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 Pale Mauve?

The hex code is #DCCAD8. In RGB it's 220, 202, 216, and in HSL it's 313°, 20%, 83%.

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