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Dahlia Mauve

#B05988

RGB 176, 89, 136 · HSL 328°, 36%, 52% · CMYK 0, 49, 23, 31

Dahlia Mauve is #B05988 in HEX — rgb(176, 89, 136), hsl(328°, 36%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 49%, 23%, 31%).

Dahlia Mauve pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 328°, 36%, 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#B05988

RGB176, 89, 136

HSL328°, 36%, 52%

HSV328°, 49%, 69%

CMYK0, 49, 23, 31

Decimal11557256

CSS RGBrgb(176, 89, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(328, 36%, 52%)

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PPG

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ΔE 6.3 · #A54976

Benjamin Moore

Pre-Dawn 2075-30

ΔE 6.7 · #A0497E

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 7.2 · #B54D7F

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 8.1 · #C6628C

Valspar

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ΔE 8.1 · #CA6997

Behr

Deep Bloom 150D-5

ΔE 8.4 · #C55B8A

Kilz

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ΔE 8.8 · #C9709E

Vista Paint

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ΔE 9.4 · #BB6B8C

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RAL

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ΔE 10 · #924E7D

Hallman-Lindsay

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ΔE 10.2 · #B56E91

Colorhouse

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ΔE 11.1 · #AA3E71

Farrow & Ball

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Dutch Boy

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ΔE 39.1 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#B05988

#59B182

Analogous

#AE59B1

#B05988

#B1595B

Triadic

#B05988

#88B159

#5988B1

Split-Complementary

#B05988

#5BB159

#59B1AE

Tetradic

#B05988

#B1AE59

#59B182

#595BB1

Monochromatic

#4C2439

#803C61

#B05988

#C98DAD

#E2C1D2

Rectangle

#B05988

#B18259

#59B182

#5988B1

Compound

#B05988

#B1595B

#59B182

#59B1AE

Variations

Lighter

#C07A9F

#CC9FB7

#DFC9D5

Darker

#92426D

#662C4B

#3C192C

Saturation

#927785

#B15988

#D8318A

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

4.54:1

vs Black

4.63:1

Deuteranopia

#B05988

#828387

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B05988

#6E6E83

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B05988

#AC6564

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Dahlia 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

#C36F81

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B05988

Daylight 5500K

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

#B174A5

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.

#4E936E

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: #B05988;

CSS — background

background-color: #B05988;

CSS Variable

--color-dahlia-mauve: #B05988;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dahlia-mauve': '#B05988' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B05988] text-[#B05988]

SCSS

$dahlia-mauve: #B05988;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B05988?

#B05988 is Dahlia Mauve, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #B05988 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dahlia Mauve?

Dahlia 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 Dahlia Mauve?

Dahlia 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 Dahlia Mauve?

You can download Dahlia 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 Dahlia Mauve?

The hex code is #B05988. In RGB it's 176, 89, 136, and in HSL it's 328°, 36%, 52%.

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