GREYS

Majolica Mauve

#A08990

RGB 160, 137, 144 · HSL 342°, 11%, 58% · CMYK 0, 14, 10, 37

Majolica Mauve is #A08990 in HEX — rgb(160, 137, 144), hsl(342°, 11%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 10%, 37%).

Majolica Mauve pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 342°, 11%, 58%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#A08990

RGB160, 137, 144

HSL342°, 11%, 58%

HSV342°, 14%, 63%

CMYK0, 14, 10, 37

Decimal10520976

CSS RGBrgb(160, 137, 144)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 11%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Gothic Amethyst 1046-5

ΔE 1.1 · #A38B93

Behr

Dream Sunset PPU17-14

ΔE 2 · #9B858E

Valspar

Mellow Mauve 1004-7C

ΔE 2.1 · #A68E96

Dulux

Wallflower S02D4

ΔE 2.6 · #A0848B

Benjamin Moore

Muskoka CC-6

ΔE 3 · #A38A8C

Dunn-Edwards

Plumville DE6012

ΔE 4.1 · #9E8185

Vista Paint

Rosabella K-754

ΔE 4.1 · #94838D

Sherwin-Williams

Thistle SW6283

ΔE 4.1 · #AA8E9A

Hallman-Lindsay

Cut Heather 1303

ΔE 5.8 · #9E909E

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 6 · #8D8089

Kilz

Historic Rose LA270-01

ΔE 6.6 · #B0909F

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 9.3 · #8B8A8C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 9.6 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 10.2 · #9E9893

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 10.4 · #878787

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 12.1 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

A near-neutral with a subtle warm red undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A08990

#88A099

Analogous

#A0889B

#A08990

#A08D88

Triadic

#A08990

#8FA088

#888FA0

Split-Complementary

#A08990

#88A08D

#889BA0

Tetradic

#A08990

#9BA088

#88A099

#8D88A0

Monochromatic

#4F4044

#7A6269

#A08990

#C2B3B7

#E4DDDF

Rectangle

#A08990

#A09988

#88A099

#888FA0

Compound

#A08990

#A08D88

#88A099

#889BA0

Variations

Lighter

#B3A0A6

#C5B9BC

#DCD7D8

Darker

#846971

#5B484D

#35292D

Saturation

#979092

#A0888F

#CF587C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.24:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.48:1

Deuteranopia

#A08990

#929290

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A08990

#8D8D8F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A08990

#9F8B8B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Majolica Mauve gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#B79387

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A08990

Daylight 5500K

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

#A598AB

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.

#5E9D8A

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: #A08990;

CSS — background

background-color: #A08990;

CSS Variable

--color-majolica-mauve: #A08990;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'majolica-mauve': '#A08990' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A08990] text-[#A08990]

SCSS

$majolica-mauve: #A08990;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A08990?

#A08990 is Majolica Mauve, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A08990 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Majolica Mauve?

Majolica Mauve works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Majolica Mauve?

Majolica Mauve pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Majolica Mauve?

You can download Majolica 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 Majolica Mauve?

The hex code is #A08990. In RGB it's 160, 137, 144, and in HSL it's 342°, 11%, 58%.

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