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Meadow Mauve

#AC5D91

RGB 172, 93, 145 · HSL 321°, 32%, 52% · CMYK 0, 46, 16, 33

Meadow Mauve is #AC5D91 in HEX — rgb(172, 93, 145), hsl(321°, 32%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 16%, 33%).

Meadow Mauve pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 321°, 32%, 52%. 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#AC5D91

RGB172, 93, 145

HSL321°, 32%, 52%

HSV321°, 46%, 67%

CMYK0, 46, 16, 33

Decimal11296145

CSS RGBrgb(172, 93, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(321, 32%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Brandywine DE5005

ΔE 3.4 · #B35E97

Dulux

Eclectic Purple SB7H5

ΔE 4 · #B4649D

PPG

Bermuda Onion 1252-7

ΔE 5.6 · #9D5A8F

Vista Paint

Pink Parade C-1164

ΔE 6 · #B16AA2

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Parade 1165

ΔE 6.1 · #B26BA2

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2074-30

ΔE 6.7 · #9C4B81

Behr

Berries And Cream 100D-5

ΔE 8.3 · #96548E

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 8.5 · #924E7D

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 9.9 · #C9709E

Valspar

Rose Dust 1002-1B

ΔE 10.8 · #CA6997

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 11.4 · #B54D7F

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 12 · #A25877

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 12.2 · #C6628C

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 15 · #AA3E71

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 19.2 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 42.1 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#AC5D91

#5DAC79

Analogous

#A05DAC

#AC5D91

#AC5D69

Triadic

#AC5D91

#90AC5D

#5D90AC

Split-Complementary

#AC5D91

#69AC5D

#5DACA0

Tetradic

#AC5D91

#ACA05D

#5DAC79

#5D69AC

Monochromatic

#4A263D

#7D4067

#AC5D91

#C690B3

#E0C2D6

Rectangle

#AC5D91

#AC795D

#5DAC79

#5D90AC

Compound

#AC5D91

#AC5D69

#5DAC79

#5DACA0

Variations

Lighter

#BC7EA6

#CAA2BC

#DECBD7

Darker

#8E4675

#632F51

#3A1B2F

Saturation

#907988

#AC5D90

#D5349D

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

4.44:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.73:1

Deuteranopia

#AC5D91

#7F8390

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC5D91

#70708C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC5D91

#A86A68

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Meadow Mauve 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

#C07288

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC5D91

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE77AC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

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.

#528F68

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: #AC5D91;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC5D91;

CSS Variable

--color-meadow-mauve: #AC5D91;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'meadow-mauve': '#AC5D91' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC5D91] text-[#AC5D91]

SCSS

$meadow-mauve: #AC5D91;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC5D91?

#AC5D91 is Meadow Mauve, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #AC5D91 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Meadow Mauve?

Meadow Mauve 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 Meadow Mauve?

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

Where can I download Meadow Mauve?

You can download Meadow 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 Meadow Mauve?

The hex code is #AC5D91. In RGB it's 172, 93, 145, and in HSL it's 321°, 32%, 52%.

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