REDS

Mauve-a-Lish

#90686C

RGB 144, 104, 108 · HSL 354°, 16%, 49% · CMYK 0, 28, 25, 44

Mauve-a-Lish is #90686C in HEX — rgb(144, 104, 108), hsl(354°, 16%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 25%, 44%).

Mauve-a-Lish pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 354°, 16%, 49%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#90686C

RGB144, 104, 108

HSL354°, 16%, 49%

HSV354°, 28%, 56%

CMYK0, 28, 25, 44

Decimal9463916

CSS RGBrgb(144, 104, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 16%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Deadlock S02E6

ΔE 1 · #8F666B

Vista Paint

Whimsy C-99

ΔE 2.3 · #896367

Valspar

Fruitwood 1006-7B

ΔE 2.3 · #926C6D

Hallman-Lindsay

Roseland historic-roseland

ΔE 3.2 · #926566

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Brocade SW0004

ΔE 3.3 · #996C6E

PPG

Chocolate Sparkle 1048-6

ΔE 3.6 · #8C6C6F

Benjamin Moore

Deep 1265

ΔE 3.7 · #9A6F70

Behr

Regal Rose QE-05

ΔE 4.1 · #9B7275

Dunn-Edwards

Ripe Plum DE6020

ΔE 4.7 · #825E61

Kilz

Australian Shiraz LA150-02

ΔE 5 · #835C5F

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 6.7 · #856A73

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 11 · #6F595D

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 11.3 · #A0837F

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 12 · #7B584C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 12.1 · #A47D90

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 19 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#90686C

#69918D

Analogous

#916981

#90686C

#917969

Triadic

#90686C

#6D9169

#696D91

Split-Complementary

#90686C

#699179

#698191

Tetradic

#90686C

#819169

#69918D

#796991

Monochromatic

#38292A

#65494C

#90686C

#B29597

#D2C1C3

Rectangle

#90686C

#918D69

#69918D

#696D91

Compound

#90686C

#917969

#69918D

#698191

Variations

Lighter

#A8868A

#BCA6A8

#D7CCCD

Darker

#755357

#51393B

#2F2122

Saturation

#837778

#91696D

#C53443

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.79:1

vs Black

4.38:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#90686C

#7B786C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#90686C

#70706B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#90686C

#8F6A6B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Mauve-a-Lish carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#AB7B6C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#90686C

Daylight 5500K

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

#998090

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#50857F

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: #90686C;

CSS — background

background-color: #90686C;

CSS Variable

--color-mauve-a-lish: #90686C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mauve-a-lish': '#90686C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#90686C] text-[#90686C]

SCSS

$mauve-a-lish: #90686C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #90686C?

#90686C is Mauve-a-Lish, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #90686C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mauve-a-Lish?

Mauve-a-Lish works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Mauve-a-Lish?

Mauve-a-Lish pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Mauve-a-Lish?

You can download Mauve-a-Lish 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-a-Lish?

The hex code is #90686C. In RGB it's 144, 104, 108, and in HSL it's 354°, 16%, 49%.

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