PURPLES

Mauve Memento

#A46A95

RGB 164, 106, 149 · HSL 316°, 24%, 53% · CMYK 0, 35, 9, 36

Mauve Memento is #A46A95 in HEX — rgb(164, 106, 149), hsl(316°, 24%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 9%, 36%).

Mauve Memento pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 316°, 24%, 53%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#A46A95

RGB164, 106, 149

HSL316°, 24%, 53%

HSV316°, 35%, 64%

CMYK0, 35, 9, 36

Decimal10775189

CSS RGBrgb(164, 106, 149)

CSS HSLhsl(316, 24%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Vintage Pink S47H6

ΔE 2.5 · #A86F97

PPG

Flowering Raspberry 1180-6

ΔE 2.5 · #A16C94

Vista Paint

Teen Queen C-1170

ΔE 4.2 · #A47197

Behr

Heirloom Rose S130-5

ΔE 5 · #9F6588

Kilz

Favorite Things RA160-02

ΔE 5.4 · #AF78A5

Hallman-Lindsay

Teen Queen 1171

ΔE 5.6 · #A67498

Dunn-Edwards

Victorian Violet DE6005

ΔE 5.9 · #B079A7

Valspar

So Long Shadow 1004-3B

ΔE 7.3 · #B2789A

Benjamin Moore

Melrose 1363

ΔE 8.7 · #BB779A

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 9.1 · #935E7C

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 10.7 · #924E7D

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 11.2 · #BF7595

Sherwin-Williams

Veri Berri SW9069

ΔE 11.6 · #937496

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 15.4 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 22.7 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 33.2 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A46A95

#6AA47A

Analogous

#966AA4

#A46A95

#A46A78

Triadic

#A46A95

#95A46A

#6A95A4

Split-Complementary

#A46A95

#78A46A

#6AA496

Tetradic

#A46A95

#A4966A

#6AA47A

#6A78A4

Monochromatic

#492D41

#784A6C

#A46A95

#C19AB7

#DEC9D9

Rectangle

#A46A95

#A47A6A

#6AA47A

#6A95A4

Compound

#A46A95

#A46A78

#6AA47A

#6AA496

Variations

Lighter

#B688AA

#C6A8BE

#DCCED8

Darker

#875179

#5E3753

#371F31

Saturation

#907F8B

#A46A95

#D13DAA

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

4.14:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.07:1

Deuteranopia

#A46A95

#818594

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A46A95

#767690

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A46A95

#A07472

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Mauve Memento 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

#BA7C8B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A46A95

Daylight 5500K

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

#A881AF

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#569065

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: #A46A95;

CSS — background

background-color: #A46A95;

CSS Variable

--color-mauve-memento: #A46A95;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mauve-memento': '#A46A95' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A46A95] text-[#A46A95]

SCSS

$mauve-memento: #A46A95;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A46A95?

#A46A95 is Mauve Memento, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #A46A95 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mauve Memento?

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

What colors pair well with Mauve Memento?

Mauve Memento 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 Mauve Memento?

You can download Mauve Memento 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 Memento?

The hex code is #A46A95. In RGB it's 164, 106, 149, and in HSL it's 316°, 24%, 53%.

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