REDS

Mauve Medley

#B47477

RGB 180, 116, 119 · HSL 357°, 30%, 58% · CMYK 0, 36, 34, 29

Mauve Medley is #B47477 in HEX — rgb(180, 116, 119), hsl(357°, 30%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 34%, 29%).

Mauve Medley pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 357°, 30%, 58%. 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#B47477

RGB180, 116, 119

HSL357°, 30%, 58%

HSV357°, 36%, 71%

CMYK0, 36, 34, 29

Decimal11826295

CSS RGBrgb(180, 116, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(357, 30%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Mauve Medley K-690

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Burgundy 1280

ΔE 0.9 · #B27477

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Day 92

ΔE 1.7 · #AF7074

Valspar

Spanish Rose Shadow 1008-5B

ΔE 1.9 · #AE7073

PPG

Horizon Glow 1052-5

ΔE 2.7 · #AD7171

Dulux

Wild Party S03F6

ΔE 2.8 · #B97877

Behr

Chick Flick MQ1-12

ΔE 2.9 · #BC7B7F

Sherwin-Williams

Rita's Rouge SW9003

ΔE 3.9 · #BA7176

Dunn-Edwards

Handmade Red DE6026

ΔE 6.1 · #A87678

Kilz

Watermelon Crush LA170-02

ΔE 6.6 · #C47977

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 10.4 · #BF7A8F

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 13.8 · #CD746D

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 14.2 · #DF8686

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 15.2 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 19.2 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 21.7 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#B47477

#74B4B1

Analogous

#B47497

#B47477

#B49174

Triadic

#B47477

#77B474

#7477B4

Split-Complementary

#B47477

#74B491

#7497B4

Tetradic

#B47477

#97B474

#74B4B1

#9174B4

Monochromatic

#5D3234

#8F4D50

#B47477

#CFA5A8

#EAD7D8

Rectangle

#B47477

#B4B174

#74B4B1

#7477B4

Compound

#B47477

#B49174

#74B4B1

#7497B4

Variations

Lighter

#C39092

#CFAEB0

#E1D2D2

Darker

#9C5155

#6C3739

#401F21

Saturation

#9E8A8B

#B47477

#DA4E55

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

3.68:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.71:1

Deuteranopia

#B47477

#948E76

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B47477

#828277

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B47477

#B27679

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Mauve Medley 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

#C68474

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B47477

Daylight 5500K

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

#B48999

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.

#5E9E9B

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: #B47477;

CSS — background

background-color: #B47477;

CSS Variable

--color-mauve-medley: #B47477;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mauve-medley': '#B47477' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B47477] text-[#B47477]

SCSS

$mauve-medley: #B47477;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B47477?

#B47477 is Mauve Medley, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B47477 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mauve Medley?

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

What colors pair well with Mauve Medley?

Mauve Medley 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 Mauve Medley?

You can download Mauve Medley 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 Medley?

The hex code is #B47477. In RGB it's 180, 116, 119, and in HSL it's 357°, 30%, 58%.

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