NEUTRALS

Slate Mauve

#625C63

RGB 98, 92, 99 · HSL 291°, 4%, 37% · CMYK 1, 7, 0, 61

Slate Mauve is #625C63 in HEX — rgb(98, 92, 99), hsl(291°, 4%, 37%), cmyk(1%, 7%, 0%, 61%).

Slate Mauve pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 291°, 4%, 37%. 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#625C63

RGB98, 92, 99

HSL291°, 4%, 37%

HSV291°, 7%, 39%

CMYK1, 7, 0, 61

Decimal6446179

CSS RGBrgb(98, 92, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(291, 4%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Wonder Wine S45A6

ΔE 0.7 · #635D63

Benjamin Moore

Mythic CSP-510

ΔE 0.8 · #605A61

Sherwin-Williams

Midnight SW6264

ΔE 2 · #5D5962

Behr

Dark Shadows MQ5-2

ΔE 2.5 · #5B5A60

Vista Paint

Zuli K-769

ΔE 3.1 · #5D585B

PPG

Gray Flannel 1013-6

ΔE 3.4 · #585960

Hallman-Lindsay

Muted Mulberry historic-muted-mulberry

ΔE 3.5 · #66626D

Kilz

Space RM200

ΔE 3.7 · #625D5E

Valspar

Blackstrap 4001-2C

ΔE 3.8 · #5F5A5B

Dunn-Edwards

Sheet Metal DE6356

ΔE 4.2 · #5E6063

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 5.7 · #575757

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 6 · #676973

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 7.3 · #6F595D

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 7.5 · #626664

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 8.9 · #4E5452

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 14.4 · #583F40

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#625C63

#5C625B

Analogous

#5D5B62

#625C63

#625B5F

Triadic

#625C63

#62615B

#5B6261

Split-Complementary

#625C63

#5F625B

#5B625D

Tetradic

#625C63

#625D5B

#5C625B

#5B5F62

Monochromatic

#121113

#3A363A

#625C63

#888089

#ADA7AE

Rectangle

#625C63

#625B5C

#5C625B

#5B6261

Compound

#625C63

#625B5F

#5C625B

#5B625D

Variations

Lighter

#827984

#A19BA2

#C8C5C8

Darker

#4E484F

#353236

#1F1D20

Saturation

#5F5D5F

#615B62

#812D8F

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

6.50:1

vs Black

3.23:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#625C63

#5E5F63

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#625C63

#5D5D62

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#625C63

#615D5D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Slate 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

#897265

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#625C63

Daylight 5500K

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

#76778A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#42643C

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: #625C63;

CSS — background

background-color: #625C63;

CSS Variable

--color-slate-mauve: #625C63;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'slate-mauve': '#625C63' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#625C63] text-[#625C63]

SCSS

$slate-mauve: #625C63;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #625C63?

#625C63 is Slate Mauve, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #625C63 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Slate Mauve?

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

What colors pair well with Slate Mauve?

Slate 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 Slate Mauve?

You can download Slate 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 Slate Mauve?

The hex code is #625C63. In RGB it's 98, 92, 99, and in HSL it's 291°, 4%, 37%.

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