PURPLES

Intense Mauve

#682D63

RGB 104, 45, 99 · HSL 305°, 40%, 29% · CMYK 0, 57, 5, 59

Intense Mauve is #682D63 in HEX — rgb(104, 45, 99), hsl(305°, 40%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 57%, 5%, 59%).

Intense Mauve pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 305°, 40%, 29%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#682D63

RGB104, 45, 99

HSL305°, 40%, 29%

HSV305°, 57%, 41%

CMYK0, 57, 5, 59

Decimal6827363

CSS RGBrgb(104, 45, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(305, 40%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Maroon 100D-7

ΔE 3.5 · #663368

Dulux

Purple Celebration SB8H9

ΔE 6.3 · #6B3967

Vista Paint

Iris Impact K-0

ΔE 8.6 · #683C68

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Light 1180

ΔE 8.7 · #673B66

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 10.5 · #652F53

PPG

Magic Magenta 1180-7

ΔE 11.2 · #7F4774

Benjamin Moore

Summer 2074-20

ΔE 11.5 · #7C3D64

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 11.7 · #6C4675

Dunn-Edwards

Vibrant Orchid DE6000

ΔE 11.7 · #804B81

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

ΔE 12.1 · #5D395F

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 15.6 · #87558C

Kilz

Succulent RH280

ΔE 15.7 · #6A486C

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 18.1 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 23.1 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 28.5 · #5D3B42

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 31.5 · #243F90

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral 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

#682D63

#2C6831

Analogous

#4F2C68

#682D63

#682C45

Triadic

#682D63

#63682C

#2C6368

Split-Complementary

#682D63

#45682C

#2C684F

Tetradic

#682D63

#684F2C

#2C6831

#2C4568

Monochromatic

#120811

#321530

#682D63

#9D4396

#C06DB9

Rectangle

#682D63

#68312C

#2C6831

#2C6368

Compound

#682D63

#682C45

#2C6831

#2C684F

Variations

Lighter

#9A4293

#B76DB1

#D1AECE

Darker

#542250

#3B1738

#230D21

Saturation

#534151

#682C63

#7E1675

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

9.79:1

AAA

vs Black

2.14:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#682D63

#454D62

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#682D63

#3C3C5E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#682D63

#643B38

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Intense Mauve carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#8D4E65

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#682D63

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B538A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EC

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#29542D

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: #682D63;

CSS — background

background-color: #682D63;

CSS Variable

--color-intense-mauve: #682D63;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'intense-mauve': '#682D63' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#682D63] text-[#682D63]

SCSS

$intense-mauve: #682D63;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #682D63?

#682D63 is Intense Mauve, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #682D63 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Intense Mauve?

Intense Mauve works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Intense Mauve?

Intense Mauve pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Intense Mauve?

You can download Intense 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 Intense Mauve?

The hex code is #682D63. In RGB it's 104, 45, 99, and in HSL it's 305°, 40%, 29%.

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