NEUTRALS

Mauve Mystery

#685C61

RGB 104, 92, 97 · HSL 335°, 6%, 38% · CMYK 0, 12, 7, 59

Mauve Mystery is #685C61 in HEX — rgb(104, 92, 97), hsl(335°, 6%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 7%, 59%).

Mauve Mystery pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 335°, 6%, 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#685C61

RGB104, 92, 97

HSL335°, 6%, 38%

HSV335°, 12%, 41%

CMYK0, 12, 7, 59

Decimal6839393

CSS RGBrgb(104, 92, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(335, 6%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mauve Mystery S48A6

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Expressive Plum SW6271

ΔE 0.7 · #695C62

Benjamin Moore

Mountain 1456

ΔE 1.3 · #685D60

Valspar

Sweet Currant 1001-7A

ΔE 2.3 · #66575D

Behr

Sweet Truffle 730B-6

ΔE 2.8 · #635759

Kilz

Roasted Beet RA100-01

ΔE 2.8 · #685860

PPG

Phantom Hue 1004-6

ΔE 3.2 · #645D5E

Vista Paint

Zuli K-769

ΔE 4 · #5D585B

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 4.5 · #6F595D

Dunn-Edwards

Louisiana Mud DE6398

ΔE 4.6 · #655856

Hallman-Lindsay

Muted Mulberry historic-muted-mulberry

ΔE 5.3 · #66626D

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6.8 · #575757

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 6.9 · #646462

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 8.3 · #626664

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 10 · #6C6960

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 13 · #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

#685C61

#5B6762

Analogous

#675B66

#685C61

#675C5B

Triadic

#685C61

#60675B

#5B6067

Split-Complementary

#685C61

#5B675C

#5B6667

Tetradic

#685C61

#66675B

#5B6762

#5C5B67

Monochromatic

#161314

#3E373A

#685C61

#8E8086

#B2A9AD

Rectangle

#685C61

#67625B

#5B6762

#5B6067

Compound

#685C61

#675C5B

#5B6762

#5B6667

Variations

Lighter

#88797F

#A59B9F

#CAC5C7

Darker

#52494D

#393235

#211D1F

Saturation

#635F61

#675B60

#942E58

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

6.38:1

vs Black

3.29:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#685C61

#616161

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#685C61

#5E5E60

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#685C61

#675D5D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Mauve Mystery 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

#8D7264

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#685C61

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B7788

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.

#3E6756

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: #685C61;

CSS — background

background-color: #685C61;

CSS Variable

--color-mauve-mystery: #685C61;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mauve-mystery': '#685C61' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#685C61] text-[#685C61]

SCSS

$mauve-mystery: #685C61;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #685C61?

#685C61 is Mauve Mystery, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #685C61 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mauve Mystery?

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

What colors pair well with Mauve Mystery?

Mauve Mystery 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 Mauve Mystery?

You can download Mauve Mystery 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 Mystery?

The hex code is #685C61. In RGB it's 104, 92, 97, and in HSL it's 335°, 6%, 38%.

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