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Mauve Orchid

#AB728D

RGB 171, 114, 141 · HSL 332°, 25%, 56% · CMYK 0, 33, 18, 33

Mauve Orchid is #AB728D in HEX — rgb(171, 114, 141), hsl(332°, 25%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 18%, 33%).

Mauve Orchid pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 332°, 25%, 56%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#AB728D

RGB171, 114, 141

HSL332°, 25%, 56%

HSV332°, 33%, 67%

CMYK0, 33, 18, 33

Decimal11235981

CSS RGBrgb(171, 114, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(332, 25%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Behr

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ΔE 5 · #BA7992

Kilz

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ΔE 5.1 · #A97698

Sherwin-Williams

Red Clover SW6564

ΔE 5.7 · #B87E93

PPG

Wild Strawberry 1044-6

ΔE 5.9 · #A5647E

Hallman-Lindsay

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ΔE 6.2 · #A67498

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ΔE 6.5 · #BB779A

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ΔE 7 · #B56D90

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ΔE 7.6 · #BF7A8F

Kobra

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ΔE 7.6 · #BF7595

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 8.5 · #935E7C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 8.6 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 23.2 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 27.2 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm 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

#AB728D

#73AB91

Analogous

#AB73A9

#AB728D

#AB7573

Triadic

#AB728D

#8DAB73

#738DAB

Split-Complementary

#AB728D

#73AB75

#73A9AB

Tetradic

#AB728D

#A9AB73

#73AB91

#7573AB

Monochromatic

#533241

#834E67

#AB728D

#C8A3B4

#E4D2DB

Rectangle

#AB728D

#AB9173

#73AB91

#738DAB

Compound

#AB728D

#AB7573

#73AB91

#73A9AB

Variations

Lighter

#BC8FA4

#CAADBB

#DFD1D7

Darker

#905470

#64394D

#3B212D

Saturation

#97868E

#AB738D

#D5498A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.80:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.52:1

Deuteranopia

#AB728D

#8B8B8C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AB728D

#7E7E8A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AB728D

#A87878

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Mauve Orchid strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#C08285

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AB728D

Daylight 5500K

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

#AD87A9

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAEB

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.

#5B987B

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: #AB728D;

CSS — background

background-color: #AB728D;

CSS Variable

--color-mauve-orchid: #AB728D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mauve-orchid': '#AB728D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AB728D] text-[#AB728D]

SCSS

$mauve-orchid: #AB728D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB728D?

#AB728D is Mauve Orchid, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #AB728D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mauve Orchid?

Mauve Orchid works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Mauve Orchid?

Mauve Orchid pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Mauve Orchid?

You can download Mauve Orchid 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 Orchid?

The hex code is #AB728D. In RGB it's 171, 114, 141, and in HSL it's 332°, 25%, 56%.

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