PURPLES

Smoky Mauve

#998BA5

RGB 153, 139, 165 · HSL 272°, 13%, 60% · CMYK 7, 16, 0, 35

Smoky Mauve is #998BA5 in HEX — rgb(153, 139, 165), hsl(272°, 13%, 60%), cmyk(7%, 16%, 0%, 35%).

Smoky Mauve pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 272°, 13%, 60%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. 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#998BA5

RGB153, 139, 165

HSL272°, 13%, 60%

HSV272°, 16%, 65%

CMYK7, 16, 0, 35

Decimal10062757

CSS RGBrgb(153, 139, 165)

CSS HSLhsl(272, 13%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Futuristic S44D4

ΔE 1.4 · #988DA8

PPG

Smoky Grape 1174-5

ΔE 2.3 · #9B8FA6

Sherwin-Williams

Berry Cream SW9075

ΔE 2.3 · #9A8CA2

Vista Paint

Lilac Blossom C-1288

ΔE 3.9 · #9891A7

Behr

Uptown Girl MQ5-33

ΔE 3.9 · #A58FA7

Kilz

Persian Rose RA140-02

ΔE 4.1 · #97829A

Benjamin Moore

Carolina 1384

ΔE 4.3 · #9B84A1

Hallman-Lindsay

Lilac Blossom 1289

ΔE 4.3 · #9A93A9

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 4.4 · #8B859D

Valspar

Evening Lilac 1002-5B

ΔE 5 · #917E99

Dunn-Edwards

Charcoal Dust DE5927

ΔE 7.1 · #9497B3

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 8.4 · #9B8CB5

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 10.7 · #8D8089

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 11.3 · #A47D90

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 14.1 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 14.6 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral violet with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#998BA5

#98A68C

Analogous

#8D8CA6

#998BA5

#A68CA5

Triadic

#998BA5

#A69A8C

#8CA69A

Split-Complementary

#998BA5

#A5A68C

#8CA68D

Tetradic

#998BA5

#A68D8C

#98A68C

#8CA5A6

Monochromatic

#4D4356

#746482

#998BA5

#C0B7C8

#E6E2E9

Rectangle

#998BA5

#A68C98

#98A68C

#8CA69A

Compound

#998BA5

#A68CA5

#98A68C

#8CA68D

Variations

Lighter

#AEA3B8

#C2BBC9

#DCD8DF

Darker

#7C6A8B

#554860

#312A38

Saturation

#99959D

#9A8CA6

#9D5FD3

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

3.19:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.59:1

Deuteranopia

#998BA5

#8D92A5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#998BA5

#8E8EA2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#998BA5

#97908E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Smoky 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

#B29597

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#998BA5

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F9ABB

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.

#80A163

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #998BA5;

CSS — background

background-color: #998BA5;

CSS Variable

--color-smoky-mauve: #998BA5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'smoky-mauve': '#998BA5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#998BA5] text-[#998BA5]

SCSS

$smoky-mauve: #998BA5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #998BA5?

#998BA5 is Smoky Mauve, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #998BA5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Smoky Mauve?

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

What colors pair well with Smoky Mauve?

Smoky 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 Smoky Mauve?

You can download Smoky 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 Smoky Mauve?

The hex code is #998BA5. In RGB it's 153, 139, 165, and in HSL it's 272°, 13%, 60%.

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