PURPLES

Mauveine

#8A6D8B

RGB 138, 109, 139 · HSL 298°, 12%, 49% · CMYK 1, 22, 0, 45

Mauveine is #8A6D8B in HEX — rgb(138, 109, 139), hsl(298°, 12%, 49%), cmyk(1%, 22%, 0%, 45%).

Mauveine pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 298°, 12%, 49%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#8A6D8B

RGB138, 109, 139

HSL298°, 12%, 49%

HSV298°, 22%, 55%

CMYK1, 22, 0, 45

Decimal9072011

CSS RGBrgb(138, 109, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(298, 12%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Felicia C-1199

ΔE 1.8 · #8E7090

Hallman-Lindsay

Felicia 1200

ΔE 2.5 · #917292

Dulux

Beauty S45D6

ΔE 2.8 · #856B8D

Valspar

Dusky Purple 1003-5A

ΔE 3.7 · #836484

Benjamin Moore

Cupid's 1385

ΔE 3.8 · #7E6786

Sherwin-Williams

Veri Berri SW9069

ΔE 3.8 · #937496

PPG

Blackberry Jam 1178-6

ΔE 4.6 · #87657E

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Eggplant DE5956

ΔE 5.8 · #8A779A

Behr

Showstopper MQ5-34

ΔE 5.9 · #7D5E7D

Kilz

Burgundy Frost LA270-02

ΔE 7.1 · #8C7284

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 10.1 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 10.6 · #935E7C

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 13.7 · #9B8CB5

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 14.7 · #8D8089

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 17.9 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 21.9 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

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

#8A6D8B

#6F8C6E

Analogous

#7C6E8C

#8A6D8B

#8C6E7E

Triadic

#8A6D8B

#8C8B6E

#6E8C8B

Split-Complementary

#8A6D8B

#7E8C6E

#6E8C7C

Tetradic

#8A6D8B

#8C7C6E

#6F8C6E

#6E7E8C

Monochromatic

#362B36

#604C61

#8A6D8B

#AD98AE

#CFC3D0

Rectangle

#8A6D8B

#8C6E6F

#6F8C6E

#6E8C8B

Compound

#8A6D8B

#8C6E7E

#6F8C6E

#6E8C7C

Variations

Lighter

#A38AA3

#B8A9B9

#D5CED5

Darker

#705771

#4D3C4E

#2D222E

Saturation

#817881

#8B6E8C

#BE37C3

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

4.52:1

vs Black

4.64:1

Deuteranopia

#8A6D8B

#767B8B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8A6D8B

#737388

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8A6D8B

#877371

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Mauveine 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

#A77E83

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8A6D8B

Daylight 5500K

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

#9483A8

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.

#518550

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: #8A6D8B;

CSS — background

background-color: #8A6D8B;

CSS Variable

--color-mauveine: #8A6D8B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mauveine': '#8A6D8B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8A6D8B] text-[#8A6D8B]

SCSS

$mauveine: #8A6D8B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8A6D8B?

#8A6D8B is Mauveine, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #8A6D8B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mauveine?

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

What colors pair well with Mauveine?

Mauveine 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 Mauveine?

You can download Mauveine 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 Mauveine?

The hex code is #8A6D8B. In RGB it's 138, 109, 139, and in HSL it's 298°, 12%, 49%.

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