REDS
Deep Mauve
#996E6F
Sitting at HSL 359°, 17%, 52%, Deep Mauve reads steady and warm. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Best used for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers pair it with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Deep Mauve 1265
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, hallways, powder rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Deep Mauve
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #996E6F?
#996E6F is Deep Mauve, a mid red with a warm undertone.
Is #996E6F warm or cool?
Deep Mauve reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Deep Mauve?
Deep Mauve works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Deep Mauve?
Deep Mauve pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Deep Mauve?
You can download Deep 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 RGB value of #996E6F?
#996E6F converts to RGB 153, 110, 111.