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Gobelin Mauve

#5E5A6A

RGB 94, 90, 106 · HSL 255°, 8%, 38% · CMYK 11, 15, 0, 58

Gobelin Mauve is #5E5A6A in HEX — rgb(94, 90, 106), hsl(255°, 8%, 38%), cmyk(11%, 15%, 0%, 58%).

Gobelin Mauve pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 255°, 8%, 38%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#5E5A6A

RGB94, 90, 106

HSL255°, 8%, 38%

HSV255°, 15%, 42%

CMYK11, 15, 0, 58

Decimal6183530

CSS RGBrgb(94, 90, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(255, 8%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Legacy UL250-22

ΔE 1.4 · #5C5967

Valspar

Boysenberry Jam 4002-4C

ΔE 1.7 · #635D6C

PPG

Purple Parlor 13-17

ΔE 3.1 · #595461

Dulux

Spike S43B6

ΔE 3.3 · #646271

Hallman-Lindsay

Blackwater 1320

ΔE 3.8 · #545663

Vista Paint

Muted Mulberry C-1381

ΔE 4.1 · #67626E

Sherwin-Williams

Midnight SW6264

ΔE 4.3 · #5D5962

Dunn-Edwards

Pencil Lead DE5922

ΔE 4.7 · #5C6274

Benjamin Moore

Blue 1435 · CC-900

ΔE 4.9 · #5D6375

Kilz

Wine Hour RA290-02

ΔE 5.6 · #5E5871

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 7 · #4D5B6A

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 7.1 · #676973

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 7.9 · #6C6881

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 9 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 10.2 · #575757

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 14.9 · #334059

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral blue undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#5E5A6A

#656959

Analogous

#595D69

#5E5A6A

#655969

Triadic

#5E5A6A

#695D59

#59695D

Split-Complementary

#5E5A6A

#696559

#5D6959

Tetradic

#5E5A6A

#69595D

#656959

#596965

Monochromatic

#141316

#38363F

#5E5A6A

#827E91

#AAA7B4

Rectangle

#5E5A6A

#695965

#656959

#59695D

Compound

#5E5A6A

#655969

#656959

#5D6959

Variations

Lighter

#7B768B

#9D9AA7

#C6C5CB

Darker

#4A4754

#33313A

#1E1C22

Saturation

#605F63

#5D5969

#472D95

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.67:1

vs Black

3.15:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5E5A6A

#595D6A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5E5A6A

#5B5B68

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5E5A6A

#5D5D5B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Gobelin Mauve gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#86706B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#5E5A6A

Daylight 5500K

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

#73758F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#5D673E

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 · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

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: #5E5A6A;

CSS — background

background-color: #5E5A6A;

CSS Variable

--color-gobelin-mauve: #5E5A6A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gobelin-mauve': '#5E5A6A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5E5A6A] text-[#5E5A6A]

SCSS

$gobelin-mauve: #5E5A6A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5E5A6A?

#5E5A6A is Gobelin Mauve, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5E5A6A warm or cool?

Gobelin Mauve reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Gobelin Mauve?

Gobelin Mauve works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Gobelin Mauve?

Gobelin Mauve pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Gobelin Mauve?

You can download Gobelin 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 Gobelin Mauve?

The hex code is #5E5A6A. In RGB it's 94, 90, 106, and in HSL it's 255°, 8%, 38%.

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