REDS

Mauve Madness

#AA7982

RGB 170, 121, 130 · HSL 349°, 22%, 57% · CMYK 0, 29, 24, 33

Mauve Madness is #AA7982 in HEX — rgb(170, 121, 130), hsl(349°, 22%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 24%, 33%).

Mauve Madness pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 349°, 22%, 57%. 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#AA7982

RGB170, 121, 130

HSL349°, 22%, 57%

HSV349°, 29%, 67%

CMYK0, 29, 24, 33

Decimal11172226

CSS RGBrgb(170, 121, 130)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 22%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Mauve Madness 1049-5

Exact match

Behr

Smoke Bush Rose S170-5

ΔE 0.6 · #A87881

Vista Paint

Rare Find C-105

ΔE 2.3 · #AB7C88

Hallman-Lindsay

Rare Find 106

ΔE 2.6 · #AE7E8A

Sherwin-Williams

Audrey's Blush SW9001

ΔE 2.9 · #AE8087

Dulux

Tea Rose S01E5

ΔE 3.5 · #A4707A

Valspar

New Bud 1006-5C

ΔE 3.7 · #B1828D

Kilz

Autumn Aspen LA150-01

ΔE 4.1 · #AB7D7F

Dunn-Edwards

Handmade Red DE6026

ΔE 4.3 · #A87678

Benjamin Moore

Rosewood 2082-40

ΔE 4.8 · #B8808D

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 7.5 · #A47D90

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 10.2 · #BF7A8F

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 12.2 · #856A73

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 15.2 · #BF7595

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 19.2 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 19.6 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#AA7982

#79A9A1

Analogous

#A9799A

#AA7982

#A98979

Triadic

#AA7982

#82A979

#7982A9

Split-Complementary

#AA7982

#79A989

#799AA9

Tetradic

#AA7982

#9AA979

#79A9A1

#8979A9

Monochromatic

#54363B

#83545C

#AA7982

#C7A8AE

#E5D7D9

Rectangle

#AA7982

#A9A179

#79A9A1

#7982A9

Compound

#AA7982

#A98979

#79A9A1

#799AA9

Variations

Lighter

#BB949B

#CAB1B5

#DFD3D5

Darker

#8F5963

#633D44

#3A2327

Saturation

#998A8D

#A97982

#D44E67

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

3.64:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.77:1

Deuteranopia

#AA7982

#908D81

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA7982

#838381

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA7982

#A87C7D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Mauve Madness 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

#BF877D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA7982

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC8CA1

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.

#5D9A8F

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: #AA7982;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA7982;

CSS Variable

--color-mauve-madness: #AA7982;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mauve-madness': '#AA7982' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA7982] text-[#AA7982]

SCSS

$mauve-madness: #AA7982;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA7982?

#AA7982 is Mauve Madness, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AA7982 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mauve Madness?

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

What colors pair well with Mauve Madness?

Mauve Madness 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 Mauve Madness?

You can download Mauve Madness 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 Madness?

The hex code is #AA7982. In RGB it's 170, 121, 130, and in HSL it's 349°, 22%, 57%.

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