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Elusive Mauve

#DEC4D2

RGB 222, 196, 210 · HSL 328°, 28%, 82% · CMYK 0, 12, 5, 13

Elusive Mauve is #DEC4D2 in HEX — rgb(222, 196, 210), hsl(328°, 28%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 5%, 13%).

Elusive Mauve pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 328°, 28%, 82%. 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#DEC4D2

RGB222, 196, 210

HSL328°, 28%, 82%

HSV328°, 12%, 87%

CMYK0, 12, 5, 13

Decimal14599378

CSS RGBrgb(222, 196, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(328, 28%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Elusive Mauve S47E1

ΔE 0.4 · #DDC4D2

Hallman-Lindsay

Etcetera 1203

ΔE 0.9 · #E1C6D4

Vista Paint

Etcetera C-1202

ΔE 1 · #E1C6D3

Valspar

Simple Violet 1004-6B

ΔE 1.9 · #E1C7D8

Benjamin Moore

Hidden 1375

ΔE 2.1 · #D7C0CF

Behr

Fairview Taupe 130E-2

ΔE 2.7 · #DFCAD6

PPG

Tinted Rosewood 1044-3

ΔE 2.9 · #E1C8D1

Sherwin-Williams

Irresistible SW6562

ΔE 3.5 · #E3C0CF

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

ΔE 5.1 · #CDBACB

Kilz

Sweet Scent RA250-01

ΔE 6.3 · #CFC0D6

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 6.5 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 6.5 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 9.1 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 9.1 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 12.2 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#DEC4D2

#C4DED0

Analogous

#DDC4DE

#DEC4D2

#DEC4C5

Triadic

#DEC4D2

#D2DEC4

#C4D2DE

Split-Complementary

#DEC4D2

#C5DEC4

#C4DEDD

Tetradic

#DEC4D2

#DEDDC4

#C4DED0

#C4C5DE

Monochromatic

#A76287

#C293AC

#DEC4D2

#F6EFF2

Rectangle

#DEC4D2

#DED0C4

#C4DED0

#C4D2DE

Compound

#DEC4D2

#DEC4C5

#C4DED0

#C4DEDD

Variations

Lighter

#E5D0DB

#EADDE4

#F2ECEF

Darker

#C18DA9

#965075

#582D44

Saturation

#D5CDD1

#DEC4D2

#EEB4D3

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

12.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEC4D2

#CECFD2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEC4D2

#C9C9D0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEC4D2

#DCC7C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Elusive Mauve 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

#E6C0B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEC4D2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3C5DD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEB

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.

#9EC5B0

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: #DEC4D2;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEC4D2;

CSS Variable

--color-elusive-mauve: #DEC4D2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elusive-mauve': '#DEC4D2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEC4D2] text-[#DEC4D2]

SCSS

$elusive-mauve: #DEC4D2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEC4D2?

#DEC4D2 is Elusive Mauve, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DEC4D2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elusive Mauve?

Elusive Mauve 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 Elusive Mauve?

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

Where can I download Elusive Mauve?

You can download Elusive 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 Elusive Mauve?

The hex code is #DEC4D2. In RGB it's 222, 196, 210, and in HSL it's 328°, 28%, 82%.

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