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Muddy Mauve

#E4B3CC

RGB 228, 179, 204 · HSL 329°, 48%, 80% · CMYK 0, 21, 11, 11

Muddy Mauve is #E4B3CC in HEX — rgb(228, 179, 204), hsl(329°, 48%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 11%, 11%).

Muddy Mauve pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 329°, 48%, 80%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#E4B3CC

RGB228, 179, 204

HSL329°, 48%, 80%

HSV329°, 21%, 89%

CMYK0, 21, 11, 11

Decimal14988236

CSS RGBrgb(228, 179, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(329, 48%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Muddy Mauve DE5016

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Wild 1354

ΔE 2.2 · #E4B0C6

Valspar

Lofty Delight 1004-4A

ΔE 2.3 · #DEB3CC

Behr

Tea Room S150-2

ΔE 2.4 · #E0B1C6

Vista Paint

Baby Yourself K-723

ΔE 2.5 · #E3AEC5

Dulux

Hydrangea Pink S48H2

ΔE 2.8 · #E7B6CA

Hallman-Lindsay

Baby Girl 1169

ΔE 3.9 · #DDB6CD

Kilz

Berry Cream RA200-01

ΔE 5.6 · #E3BDDA

PPG

Light Mulberry 1180-4

ΔE 6.1 · #D8B7CF

Sherwin-Williams

Childlike SW6569

ΔE 7.2 · #E8C0CF

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 9.1 · #E2A3B3

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 13 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 17.4 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 18.1 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 19 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 21.6 · #A47D90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#E4B3CC

#B4E4CB

Analogous

#E4B4E4

#E4B3CC

#E4B4B4

Triadic

#E4B3CC

#CDE4B4

#B4CDE4

Split-Complementary

#E4B3CC

#B4E4B4

#B4E4E4

Tetradic

#E4B3CC

#E4E4B4

#B4E4CB

#B4B4E4

Monochromatic

#BD4282

#D17BA7

#E4B3CC

#F8ECF2

Rectangle

#E4B3CC

#E4CBB4

#B4E4CB

#B4CDE4

Compound

#E4B3CC

#E4B4B4

#B4E4CB

#B4E4E4

Variations

Lighter

#EAC3D7

#EDD4E1

#F3E7ED

Darker

#D175A5

#AB3572

#651D42

Saturation

#D3C5CC

#E4B4CD

#F2A6CD

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

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4B3CC

#C6C8CC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4B3CC

#BDBDC9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4B3CC

#E1B8B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Muddy 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

#EAB3B4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4B3CC

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8B8D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

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.

#8CCFAC

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

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 is adequate.

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: #E4B3CC;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4B3CC;

CSS Variable

--color-muddy-mauve: #E4B3CC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'muddy-mauve': '#E4B3CC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4B3CC] text-[#E4B3CC]

SCSS

$muddy-mauve: #E4B3CC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4B3CC?

#E4B3CC is Muddy Mauve, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E4B3CC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Muddy Mauve?

Muddy 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 Muddy Mauve?

Muddy 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 Muddy Mauve?

You can download Muddy 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 Muddy Mauve?

The hex code is #E4B3CC. In RGB it's 228, 179, 204, and in HSL it's 329°, 48%, 80%.

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