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Mauve Shadows

#AF8F9C

RGB 175, 143, 156 · HSL 336°, 17%, 62% · CMYK 0, 18, 11, 31

Mauve Shadows is #AF8F9C in HEX — rgb(175, 143, 156), hsl(336°, 17%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 11%, 31%).

Mauve Shadows pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 336°, 17%, 62%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#AF8F9C

RGB175, 143, 156

HSL336°, 17%, 62%

HSV336°, 18%, 69%

CMYK0, 18, 11, 31

Decimal11505564

CSS RGBrgb(175, 143, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(336, 17%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Luscious Lilac 18-07

ΔE 1.1 · #AF8F9E

Kilz

Historic Rose LA270-01

ΔE 1.2 · #B0909F

Sherwin-Williams

Thistle SW6283

ΔE 1.8 · #AA8E9A

Behr

Fond Memory 130F-4

ΔE 3.8 · #B298A6

Dulux

Pale Petticoat S48E3

ΔE 4.1 · #B99AA6

Valspar

Mellow Mauve 1004-7C

ΔE 4.3 · #A68E96

Dunn-Edwards

Playful Plum DE6018

ΔE 4.4 · #BA99A2

Vista Paint

Lockhart C-97

ΔE 4.7 · #BB98A0

Hallman-Lindsay

Play Time 1220

ΔE 5.1 · #B39BA9

Benjamin Moore

Muskoka CC-6

ΔE 7.1 · #A38A8C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 7.5 · #A47D90

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 10 · #C7A4A6

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 13.3 · #8B859D

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 13.3 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 14.4 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 15.9 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#AF8F9C

#8EAFA1

Analogous

#AF8EAB

#AF8F9C

#AF918E

Triadic

#AF8F9C

#9BAF8E

#8E9BAF

Split-Complementary

#AF8F9C

#8EAF91

#8EABAF

Tetradic

#AF8F9C

#ABAF8E

#8EAFA1

#918EAF

Monochromatic

#5F444F

#8C6374

#AF8F9C

#CEBAC2

#EEE7EA

Rectangle

#AF8F9C

#AFA18E

#8EAFA1

#8E9BAF

Compound

#AF8F9C

#AF918E

#8EAFA1

#8EABAF

Variations

Lighter

#BFA4AF

#CDBCC3

#E1D9DC

Darker

#95687A

#674754

#3C2931

Saturation

#A3999D

#AF8E9B

#D76593

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

2.90:1

Fail

vs Black

7.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AF8F9C

#9C9C9C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AF8F9C

#95959A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AF8F9C

#AD9292

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Mauve Shadows 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

#C39890

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AF8F9C

Daylight 5500K

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

#B09DB4

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#68A58C

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: #AF8F9C;

CSS — background

background-color: #AF8F9C;

CSS Variable

--color-mauve-shadows: #AF8F9C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mauve-shadows': '#AF8F9C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AF8F9C] text-[#AF8F9C]

SCSS

$mauve-shadows: #AF8F9C;

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Built by DSGN.HOUSE Updated 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AF8F9C?

#AF8F9C is Mauve Shadows, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #AF8F9C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mauve Shadows?

Mauve Shadows 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 Shadows?

Mauve Shadows 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 Shadows?

You can download Mauve Shadows 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 Shadows?

The hex code is #AF8F9C. In RGB it's 175, 143, 156, and in HSL it's 336°, 17%, 62%.

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