BV317 #E2DAEC RGB 226, 218, 236

Mauve Shadow — #E2DAEC

Mauve Shadow is a muted, pale violet color with the catalog reference BV317. Its hex value #E2DAEC makes it useful for work that calls for a pale tone in the violet family. Explore its values, harmonies and linked markers below.

Color values

Hex value
#E2DAEC
RGB
rgb(226, 218, 236)
HSL
hsl(267°, 32%, 89%)
CMYK
cmyk(4%, 8%, 0%, 7%)

This color is recorded in the archived 2018 Finecolour chart. Its screen preview comes from the chart artwork, not a measured ink swatch. Marker links follow the model symbols printed in that edition.

Markers in this color

Model availability follows the archived chart. Choose a marker to see its documented set contents.

Color harmonies

Complementary
Analogous
Split-complementary

Best uses

Perfect for twilight skies, lilac and wisteria flowers, deep shadow, mystery and fantasy themes.

Mixing & layering

Layer over Fluorescent Violet (FV288) for a smooth transition. Pair with Salad (YG29) for deep shadow — it's the direct complement. For a triadic palette add Warm Gray No.5 (WG467).

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Mauve Shadow?
The hex code for Mauve Shadow is #E2DAEC. In RGB that is 226, 218, 236.
What colour is Mauve Shadow?
It is a pale violet color.
What colours pair well with Mauve Shadow?
The direct complement is Salad (YG29). Analogous neighbour: Fluorescent Violet (FV288).
What is Mauve Shadow used for?
Perfect for twilight skies, lilac and wisteria flowers, deep shadow, mystery and fantasy themes.

About this colour data

This independent reference separates recorded source data from computed screen values and known physical-colour limitations.

Maintained by
Max Tymoshyn
Data version
finecolour-chart-2018
Reference checked

Recorded data

Printed codes, color labels and model symbols are transcribed from this archived chart. RGB previews are converted from its artwork. This does not establish current availability.

Computed data

RGB display values, previews, and colour relationships are calculated by the website from each stored HEX reference.

Physical colour

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Unknowns

This catalog does not establish manufacturing tolerances, laboratory measurements, batch variation, current availability, discontinued or renamed codes, or complete manufacturer product-line coverage.

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