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Elusive Mauve Half

#E6D1DC

RGB 230, 209, 220 · HSL 329°, 30%, 86% · CMYK 0, 9, 4, 10

Elusive Mauve Half is #E6D1DC in HEX — rgb(230, 209, 220), hsl(329°, 30%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 4%, 10%).

Elusive Mauve Half pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 329°, 30%, 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#E6D1DC

RGB230, 209, 220

HSL329°, 30%, 86%

HSV329°, 9%, 90%

CMYK0, 9, 4, 10

Decimal15127004

CSS RGBrgb(230, 209, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(329, 30%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Elusive Mauve Half S47E1H

Exact match

Behr

Pink Water 160E-2

ΔE 1.7 · #E5CDD7

Sherwin-Williams

Teaberry SW6561

ΔE 2 · #EBD1DB

PPG

Summer Clover 1180-3

ΔE 2.2 · #E5CFDE

Valspar

Lilac Lace 1003-8C

ΔE 2.2 · #DFCCD6

Benjamin Moore

Primrose 1367

ΔE 2.6 · #EFD6E0

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Lilac DE5974

ΔE 2.6 · #E2D4DF

Vista Paint

Naughty Marietta C-1195

ΔE 3 · #E3CBDA

Hallman-Lindsay

Naughty Marietta 1196

ΔE 3.1 · #E3CCDC

Kilz

Bridal Blush LA220-02

ΔE 4.6 · #E2D6DB

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 5.4 · #D4CAD3

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 5.5 · #DDCBCD

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 6.4 · #F7DDE0

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 8.2 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 9.6 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.7 · #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

#E6D1DC

#D1E6DB

Analogous

#E6D1E6

#E6D1DC

#E6D1D1

Triadic

#E6D1DC

#DCE6D1

#D1DCE6

Split-Complementary

#E6D1DC

#D1E6D1

#D1E6E6

Tetradic

#E6D1DC

#E6E6D1

#D1E6DB

#D1D1E6

Monochromatic

#B06D90

#CB9FB6

#E6D1DC

#F6EEF2

Rectangle

#E6D1DC

#E6DBD1

#D1E6DB

#D1DCE6

Compound

#E6D1DC

#E6D1D1

#D1E6DB

#D1E6E6

Variations

Lighter

#EBDAE3

#EFE4EA

#F5F0F3

Darker

#C996B0

#A0517A

#5E2E47

Saturation

#DFD8DB

#E6D1DC

#F3C4DC

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

14.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6D1DC

#D9D9DC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6D1DC

#D5D5DB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6D1DC

#E5D3D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Elusive Mauve Half 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

#ECC9C0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6D1DC

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9CEE4

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.

#A9CCBA

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: #E6D1DC;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6D1DC;

CSS Variable

--color-elusive-mauve-half: #E6D1DC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elusive-mauve-half': '#E6D1DC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6D1DC] text-[#E6D1DC]

SCSS

$elusive-mauve-half: #E6D1DC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6D1DC?

#E6D1DC is Elusive Mauve Half, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E6D1DC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elusive Mauve Half?

Elusive Mauve Half 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 Half?

Elusive Mauve Half 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 Half?

You can download Elusive Mauve Half 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 Half?

The hex code is #E6D1DC. In RGB it's 230, 209, 220, and in HSL it's 329°, 30%, 86%.

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