PURPLES

Mauve

#E0B0FF

RGB 224, 176, 255 · HSL 276°, 100%, 85% · CMYK 12, 31, 0, 0

Mauve is #E0B0FF in HEX — rgb(224, 176, 255), hsl(276°, 100%, 85%), cmyk(12%, 31%, 0%, 0%).

Mauve pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 276°, 100%, 85%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads cool. 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#E0B0FF

RGB224, 176, 255

HSL276°, 100%, 85%

HSV276°, 31%, 100%

CMYK12, 31, 0, 0

Decimal14725375

CSS RGBrgb(224, 176, 255)

CSS HSLhsl(276, 100%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Posies 670A-3

ΔE 2.1 · #E5B3FF

Dunn-Edwards

Amethyst Show DE5990

ΔE 15.9 · #BD97CF

Vista Paint

Japanese Lilac K-2

ΔE 17.3 · #C593C8

Hallman-Lindsay

Rose Souvenir 1178

ΔE 18 · #C290C5

PPG

Plum Perfect 1250-5

ΔE 18.9 · #B48AC2

Valspar

Purple Gala 4002-10A

ΔE 19.1 · #C0A2D1

Dulux

Classic Pink S49H4

ΔE 19.2 · #DE9DCC

Benjamin Moore

Pretty 2077-50

ΔE 20.6 · #ECA9D4

Kilz

Indulgence RA190-02

ΔE 23.1 · #B38BB8

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 24.2 · #B7B1DC

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 25.6 · #A18AB7

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 32.3 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 33.1 · #CAB6C9

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 34.7 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 37.7 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 37.9 · #BF7A8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral violet with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E0B0FF

#D1FFB3

Analogous

#BAB3FF

#E0B0FF

#FFB3F7

Triadic

#E0B0FF

#FFE0B3

#B3FFE0

Split-Complementary

#E0B0FF

#F7FFB3

#B3FFBA

Tetradic

#E0B0FF

#FFBAB3

#D1FFB3

#B3F7FF

Monochromatic

#A31AFF

#C266FF

#E0B0FF

#F5E5FF

Rectangle

#E0B0FF

#FFB3D1

#D1FFB3

#B3FFE0

Compound

#E0B0FF

#FFB3F7

#D1FFB3

#B3FFBA

Variations

Lighter

#E7C2FF

#ECD5FC

#F3E8FB

Darker

#BE5CFF

#8F00EE

#53008B

Saturation

#DBCDE4

#E0B3FF

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0B0FF

#B9CAFF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0B0FF

#B9B9F7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0B0FF

#D9C1B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

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

#E7B1DA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0B0FF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5B6FF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE7EE

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.

#ADF180

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: #E0B0FF;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0B0FF;

CSS Variable

--color-mauve: #E0B0FF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mauve': '#E0B0FF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0B0FF] text-[#E0B0FF]

SCSS

$mauve: #E0B0FF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0B0FF?

#E0B0FF is Mauve, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #E0B0FF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mauve?

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

What colors pair well with Mauve?

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 Mauve?

You can download 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 Mauve?

The hex code is #E0B0FF. In RGB it's 224, 176, 255, and in HSL it's 276°, 100%, 85%.

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