REDS

Mauvewood

#AE6A78

RGB 174, 106, 120 · HSL 348°, 30%, 55% · CMYK 0, 39, 31, 32

Mauvewood is #AE6A78 in HEX — rgb(174, 106, 120), hsl(348°, 30%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 31%, 32%).

Mauvewood pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 348°, 30%, 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#AE6A78

RGB174, 106, 120

HSL348°, 30%, 55%

HSV348°, 39%, 68%

CMYK0, 39, 31, 32

Decimal11430520

CSS RGBrgb(174, 106, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 30%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Berry Crush S01F6

ΔE 1.4 · #AA6774

Behr

Hot Chili S160-5

ΔE 2.7 · #A96372

Benjamin Moore

Prom 1273

ΔE 2.9 · #AF6D76

Hallman-Lindsay

Cinnapink 87

ΔE 3.1 · #A6646F

Vista Paint

Cinnapink C-86

ΔE 3.3 · #A5646F

Valspar

Pretty Peony 1006-3B

ΔE 3.4 · #AE6471

PPG

Briar Rose 1050-5

ΔE 5.8 · #C07281

Kilz

Peaking Pink LA260-02

ΔE 5.9 · #B16D85

Sherwin-Williams

Rita's Rouge SW9003

ΔE 6.5 · #BA7176

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 7.5 · #BF7A8F

Dunn-Edwards

Rosewine DE5019

ΔE 8.5 · #9D5C75

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 11 · #A25877

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 13.4 · #935E7C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 14.1 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 22.4 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 24.8 · #AA5842

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

#AE6A78

#6AAFA1

Analogous

#AF6A9A

#AE6A78

#AF7E6A

Triadic

#AE6A78

#78AF6A

#6A78AF

Split-Complementary

#AE6A78

#6AAF7E

#6A9AAF

Tetradic

#AE6A78

#9AAF6A

#6AAFA1

#7E6AAF

Monochromatic

#532D34

#854754

#AE6A78

#C99CA5

#E4CDD2

Rectangle

#AE6A78

#AFA16A

#6AAFA1

#6A78AF

Compound

#AE6A78

#AF7E6A

#6AAFA1

#6A9AAF

Variations

Lighter

#BF8893

#CCA9B0

#DFCED2

Darker

#944D5B

#67343E

#3C1D24

Saturation

#978286

#AF6A78

#D7425F

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

4.09:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.13:1

Deuteranopia

#AE6A78

#8B8777

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AE6A78

#797976

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AE6A78

#AC6E70

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Mauvewood 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

#C27C75

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AE6A78

Daylight 5500K

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

#AF8199

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#599689

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: #AE6A78;

CSS — background

background-color: #AE6A78;

CSS Variable

--color-mauvewood: #AE6A78;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mauvewood': '#AE6A78' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AE6A78] text-[#AE6A78]

SCSS

$mauvewood: #AE6A78;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE6A78?

#AE6A78 is Mauvewood, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AE6A78 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mauvewood?

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

What colors pair well with Mauvewood?

Mauvewood 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 Mauvewood?

You can download Mauvewood 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 Mauvewood?

The hex code is #AE6A78. In RGB it's 174, 106, 120, and in HSL it's 348°, 30%, 55%.

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