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Mauve Aquarelle

#E3D2DB

RGB 227, 210, 219 · HSL 328°, 23%, 86% · CMYK 0, 7, 4, 11

Mauve Aquarelle is #E3D2DB in HEX — rgb(227, 210, 219), hsl(328°, 23%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 4%, 11%).

Mauve Aquarelle pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 328°, 23%, 86%. 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#E3D2DB

RGB227, 210, 219

HSL328°, 23%, 86%

HSV328°, 7%, 89%

CMYK0, 7, 4, 11

Decimal14930651

CSS RGBrgb(227, 210, 219)

CSS HSLhsl(328, 23%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mauve Organdie Half S46E1H

ΔE 0.6 · #E2D2DC

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Lilac DE5974

ΔE 1.6 · #E2D4DF

Benjamin Moore

Peace 1380

ΔE 1.7 · #E2D5DE

Behr

Chenille 700A-2

ΔE 2.1 · #E2D1D6

Valspar

Lilac Lace 1003-8C

ΔE 2.2 · #DFCCD6

PPG

Santolina Blooms 1045-3

ΔE 2.3 · #E3D0D5

Kilz

Bridal Blush LA220-02

ΔE 2.9 · #E2D6DB

Sherwin-Williams

Lighthearted Pink SW6568

ΔE 3.1 · #EDD5DD

Vista Paint

Sweet and Sassy K-750

ΔE 3.2 · #EAD9DE

Hallman-Lindsay

Velvet Blush 1217

ΔE 3.4 · #E3D5D8

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 3.7 · #E0D7DC

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 4.5 · #DDCBCD

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 6.4 · #F7DDE0

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 6.8 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 7.8 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#E3D2DB

#D3E4DB

Analogous

#E3D3E4

#E3D2DB

#E4D3D4

Triadic

#E3D2DB

#DCE4D3

#D3DCE4

Split-Complementary

#E3D2DB

#D4E4D3

#D3E4E3

Tetradic

#E3D2DB

#E4E3D3

#D3E4DB

#D3D4E4

Monochromatic

#A97591

#C6A4B6

#E3D2DB

#F5EFF2

Rectangle

#E3D2DB

#E4DBD3

#D3E4DB

#D3DCE4

Compound

#E3D2DB

#E4D3D4

#D3E4DB

#D3E4E3

Variations

Lighter

#E9DCE3

#EEE5EA

#F5F0F3

Darker

#C39CB1

#975A7B

#593447

Saturation

#DED9DB

#E4D3DC

#F1C5DD

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3D2DB

#D8D9DC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3D2DB

#D5D5DA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3D2DB

#E2D4D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Mauve Aquarelle 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

#EACABF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3D2DB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7CFE4

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.

#A9CCB9

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: #E3D2DB;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3D2DB;

CSS Variable

--color-mauve-aquarelle: #E3D2DB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mauve-aquarelle': '#E3D2DB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3D2DB] text-[#E3D2DB]

SCSS

$mauve-aquarelle: #E3D2DB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3D2DB?

#E3D2DB is Mauve Aquarelle, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E3D2DB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mauve Aquarelle?

Mauve Aquarelle 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 Aquarelle?

Mauve Aquarelle 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 Aquarelle?

You can download Mauve Aquarelle 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 Aquarelle?

The hex code is #E3D2DB. In RGB it's 227, 210, 219, and in HSL it's 328°, 23%, 86%.

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