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Desert Mauve

#E8D2D6

RGB 232, 210, 214 · HSL 349°, 32%, 87% · CMYK 0, 9, 8, 9

Desert Mauve is #E8D2D6 in HEX — rgb(232, 210, 214), hsl(349°, 32%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 8%, 9%).

Desert Mauve pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 349°, 32%, 87%. 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#E8D2D6

RGB232, 210, 214

HSL349°, 32%, 87%

HSV349°, 9%, 91%

CMYK0, 9, 8, 9

Decimal15258326

CSS RGBrgb(232, 210, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 32%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Mauve DE6016

Exact match

Dulux

Pink Pandora Half S02F1H

ΔE 0.4 · #E9D2D6

Vista Paint

Easterville K-1158

ΔE 0.9 · #EAD2D7

PPG

Santolina Blooms 1045-3

ΔE 1.5 · #E3D0D5

Sherwin-Williams

Demure SW6295

ΔE 1.8 · #E8D4D5

Benjamin Moore

Orleans 1374

ΔE 1.9 · #E5D4D7

Behr

Chenille 700A-2

ΔE 2.1 · #E2D1D6

Valspar

Pretty Orchid 1002-8B

ΔE 2.7 · #DFCFD3

Hallman-Lindsay

Velvet Blush 1217

ΔE 3 · #E3D5D8

Kilz

Sweet Blush LA230-01

ΔE 3.1 · #EDD1D1

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 3.4 · #DDCBCD

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 4.5 · #F7DDE0

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 4.9 · #E0D7DC

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 5.3 · #E6D1CB

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 8.3 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.5 · #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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E8D2D6

#D3E8E5

Analogous

#E8D3E2

#E8D2D6

#E8DAD3

Triadic

#E8D2D6

#D7E8D3

#D3D7E8

Split-Complementary

#E8D2D6

#D3E8DA

#D3E2E8

Tetradic

#E8D2D6

#E2E8D3

#D3E8E5

#DAD3E8

Monochromatic

#B46E7B

#CEA1A9

#E8D2D6

#F6EEF0

Rectangle

#E8D2D6

#E8E5D3

#D3E8E5

#D3D7E8

Compound

#E8D2D6

#E8DAD3

#D3E8E5

#D3E2E8

Variations

Lighter

#EDDCDF

#F1E6E8

#F6F1F2

Darker

#CC97A1

#A54F5F

#612D36

Saturation

#E1DBDC

#E8D3D7

#F4C8D0

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8D2D6

#DBDAD6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8D2D6

#D6D6D5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8D2D6

#E7D3D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Desert 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

#EDCABC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8D2D6

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBCFE0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#ABCFC8

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: #E8D2D6;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8D2D6;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-mauve: #E8D2D6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-mauve': '#E8D2D6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8D2D6] text-[#E8D2D6]

SCSS

$desert-mauve: #E8D2D6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8D2D6?

#E8D2D6 is Desert Mauve, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E8D2D6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Mauve?

Desert 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 Desert Mauve?

Desert 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 Desert Mauve?

You can download Desert 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 Desert Mauve?

The hex code is #E8D2D6. In RGB it's 232, 210, 214, and in HSL it's 349°, 32%, 87%.

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