REDS

Moody Mauve

#A37379

RGB 163, 115, 121 · HSL 353°, 21%, 55% · CMYK 0, 29, 26, 36

Moody Mauve is #A37379 in HEX — rgb(163, 115, 121), hsl(353°, 21%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 26%, 36%).

Moody Mauve pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 353°, 21%, 55%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#A37379

RGB163, 115, 121

HSL353°, 21%, 55%

HSV353°, 29%, 64%

CMYK0, 29, 26, 36

Decimal10711929

CSS RGBrgb(163, 115, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 21%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Moody Mauve 18-21

Exact match

Dulux

Tea Rose S01E5

ΔE 2.7 · #A4707A

Behr

Smoke Bush Rose S170-5

ΔE 2.7 · #A87881

Dunn-Edwards

Handmade Red DE6026

ΔE 2.8 · #A87678

Sherwin-Williams

Carley's Rose SW9002

ΔE 3 · #A87376

Valspar

Posh Rose 1006-5B

ΔE 3.3 · #9F727D

Hallman-Lindsay

Montrose Rose 114

ΔE 3.7 · #9D6A73

Benjamin Moore

Deep 1265

ΔE 3.9 · #9A6F70

Vista Paint

Rosey Glow K-1145

ΔE 3.9 · #9F6A73

Kilz

Autumn Aspen LA150-01

ΔE 4.2 · #AB7D7F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 9.4 · #A47D90

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 10.4 · #A0837F

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 10.8 · #856A73

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 16.8 · #7B584C

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 17 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 20.4 · #989187

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#A37379

#74A49F

Analogous

#A47492

#A37379

#A48774

Triadic

#A37379

#7AA474

#747AA4

Split-Complementary

#A37379

#74A487

#7492A4

Tetradic

#A37379

#92A474

#74A49F

#8774A4

Monochromatic

#4D3235

#7B5156

#A37379

#C3A2A6

#E1D1D3

Rectangle

#A37379

#A49F74

#74A49F

#747AA4

Compound

#A37379

#A48774

#74A49F

#7492A4

Variations

Lighter

#B69094

#C6AEB1

#DDD1D2

Darker

#89575D

#5F3B3F

#382225

Saturation

#938587

#A4747A

#D24757

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

3.97:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.29:1

Deuteranopia

#A37379

#8A8678

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A37379

#7D7D78

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A37379

#A17577

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Moody Mauve 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

#BA8376

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A37379

Daylight 5500K

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

#A7889A

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#59958E

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: #A37379;

CSS — background

background-color: #A37379;

CSS Variable

--color-moody-mauve: #A37379;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moody-mauve': '#A37379' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A37379] text-[#A37379]

SCSS

$moody-mauve: #A37379;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A37379?

#A37379 is Moody Mauve, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #A37379 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Moody Mauve?

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

What colors pair well with Moody Mauve?

Moody Mauve 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 Moody Mauve?

You can download Moody 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 Moody Mauve?

The hex code is #A37379. In RGB it's 163, 115, 121, and in HSL it's 353°, 21%, 55%.

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