PURPLES

Velvet Mauve

#692B57

RGB 105, 43, 87 · HSL 317°, 42%, 29% · CMYK 0, 59, 17, 59

Velvet Mauve is #692B57 in HEX — rgb(105, 43, 87), hsl(317°, 42%, 29%), cmyk(0%, 59%, 17%, 59%).

Velvet Mauve pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 317°, 42%, 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#692B57

RGB105, 43, 87

HSL317°, 42%, 29%

HSV317°, 59%, 41%

CMYK0, 59, 17, 59

Decimal6892375

CSS RGBrgb(105, 43, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(317, 42%, 29%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Petal .07 Petal-07

ΔE 5 · #652F53

Behr

Haunting Melody 110D-6

ΔE 5.5 · #712A5F

Dulux

Dynamic Shiraz SB8H8

ΔE 6 · #763960

Vista Paint

Lavender Suede K-1238

ΔE 7.5 · #713B5E

Benjamin Moore

Elderberry CSP-470

ΔE 7.6 · #612F4F

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Light 1180

ΔE 8.7 · #673B66

Dunn-Edwards

Passionate Plum DEA144

ΔE 9.6 · #753A58

Sherwin-Williams

Fabulous Grape SW6293

ΔE 10.1 · #6D344F

Kilz

Raspberry Macaroon LA280-02

ΔE 10.1 · #6F304C

PPG

Magic Magenta 1180-7

ΔE 11 · #7F4774

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 11.8 · #6D3F5B

Valspar

Berry Brown 1010-7

ΔE 14.8 · #673649

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 20.8 · #935E7C

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 21 · #7B598F

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 23.2 · #5D3B42

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 32.7 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

5/100

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

#692B57

#2B693C

Analogous

#5C2B69

#692B57

#692B38

Triadic

#692B57

#57692B

#2B5769

Split-Complementary

#692B57

#38692B

#2B695C

Tetradic

#692B57

#695C2B

#2B693C

#2B3869

Monochromatic

#12070F

#33152A

#692B57

#9F4185

#C26BA9

Rectangle

#692B57

#693C2B

#2B693C

#2B5769

Compound

#692B57

#692B38

#2B693C

#2B695C

Variations

Lighter

#9C4082

#B96CA3

#D2ADC8

Darker

#552146

#3B1631

#230C1D

Saturation

#53414E

#692B57

#7E1561

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

10.08:1

AAA

vs Black

2.08:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#692B57

#474B56

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#692B57

#3B3B53

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#692B57

#663735

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Velvet 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

#8E4D5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#692B57

Daylight 5500K

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

#7B5281

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

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.

#285535

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: #692B57;

CSS — background

background-color: #692B57;

CSS Variable

--color-velvet-mauve: #692B57;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'velvet-mauve': '#692B57' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#692B57] text-[#692B57]

SCSS

$velvet-mauve: #692B57;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #692B57?

#692B57 is Velvet Mauve, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #692B57 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Velvet Mauve?

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

What colors pair well with Velvet Mauve?

Velvet 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 Velvet Mauve?

You can download Velvet 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 Velvet Mauve?

The hex code is #692B57. In RGB it's 105, 43, 87, and in HSL it's 317°, 42%, 29%.

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