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Mauve Wine

#653C4A

RGB 101, 60, 74 · HSL 340°, 25%, 32% · CMYK 0, 41, 27, 60

Mauve Wine is #653C4A in HEX — rgb(101, 60, 74), hsl(340°, 25%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 27%, 60%).

Mauve Wine pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 340°, 25%, 32%. 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#653C4A

RGB101, 60, 74

HSL340°, 25%, 32%

HSV340°, 41%, 40%

CMYK0, 41, 27, 60

Decimal6634570

CSS RGBrgb(101, 60, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(340, 25%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

High Priest S47E9

ΔE 2.1 · #64394A

PPG

Chilled Wine 1045-7

ΔE 3.5 · #6D4052

Behr

Mixed Berry Jam UL100-21

ΔE 3.5 · #694451

Dunn-Edwards

Wine Stain DEA145

ΔE 3.8 · #69444F

Benjamin Moore

Jester CC-34

ΔE 3.9 · #5B3747

Valspar

Poetic Purple 1010-8

ΔE 3.9 · #5D3A4B

Hallman-Lindsay

Kung Fu 109

ΔE 4.4 · #643B42

Vista Paint

Plumbago K-1233

ΔE 4.7 · #593843

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 5.1 · #5D3B42

Sherwin-Williams

Deep Maroon SW0072

ΔE 5.3 · #623F45

Kilz

Aged To Perfection LA290-02

ΔE 5.5 · #6B4157

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 8.7 · #6D3F5B

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 10.2 · #583F40

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 10.6 · #5E3D5A

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 12.6 · #4D3E45

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 16.4 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm 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

#653C4A

#3D6658

Analogous

#663D5F

#653C4A

#66443D

Triadic

#653C4A

#4B663D

#3D4B66

Split-Complementary

#653C4A

#3D6644

#3D5F66

Tetradic

#653C4A

#5F663D

#3D6658

#443D66

Monochromatic

#100A0C

#362128

#653C4A

#965A6E

#B68696

Rectangle

#653C4A

#66583D

#3D6658

#3D4B66

Compound

#653C4A

#66443D

#3D6658

#3D5F66

Variations

Lighter

#91576B

#AD8190

#CDB8BF

Darker

#52303C

#392129

#221318

Saturation

#584B50

#663D4B

#851F41

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

9.14:1

AAA

vs Black

2.30:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#653C4A

#4F4E49

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#653C4A

#454548

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#653C4A

#634040

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Mauve Wine 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

#8B5A53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#653C4A

Daylight 5500K

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

#785F77

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#34574B

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: #653C4A;

CSS — background

background-color: #653C4A;

CSS Variable

--color-mauve-wine: #653C4A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mauve-wine': '#653C4A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#653C4A] text-[#653C4A]

SCSS

$mauve-wine: #653C4A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #653C4A?

#653C4A is Mauve Wine, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #653C4A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mauve Wine?

Mauve Wine 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 Mauve Wine?

Mauve Wine pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Mauve Wine?

You can download Mauve Wine 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 Mauve Wine?

The hex code is #653C4A. In RGB it's 101, 60, 74, and in HSL it's 340°, 25%, 32%.

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