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Victorian Mauve

#B5839D

RGB 181, 131, 157 · HSL 329°, 25%, 61% · CMYK 0, 28, 13, 29

Victorian Mauve is #B5839D in HEX — rgb(181, 131, 157), hsl(329°, 25%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 13%, 29%).

Victorian Mauve pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 329°, 25%, 61%. 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#B5839D

RGB181, 131, 157

HSL329°, 25%, 61%

HSV329°, 28%, 71%

CMYK0, 28, 13, 29

Decimal11895709

CSS RGBrgb(181, 131, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(329, 25%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Victorian Mauve 150F-4

Exact match

Dulux

Elite Pink S47F4

ΔE 4.3 · #BB8DAA

PPG

Winsome Rose 1044-5

ΔE 4.6 · #C28BA1

Sherwin-Williams

Red Clover SW6564

ΔE 4.8 · #B87E93

Valspar

Iris Reverie 1005-5C

ΔE 5.2 · #B88DA1

Vista Paint

Fashinably Plum C-1204

ΔE 5.4 · #AF89A6

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Quartz 1170

ΔE 5.5 · #BD88AB

Benjamin Moore

Victorian 1370

ΔE 5.8 · #BE91AF

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 6.5 · #A47D90

Kilz

Fusion RA150-02

ΔE 6.5 · #A97698

Dunn-Edwards

First Plum DE5018

ΔE 7.9 · #B87592

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 9 · #BF7A8F

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 10.4 · #BF7595

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 14.2 · #935E7C

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 22.2 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 23 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

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

#B5839D

#83B49B

Analogous

#B483B4

#B5839D

#B48384

Triadic

#B5839D

#9CB483

#839CB4

Split-Complementary

#B5839D

#84B483

#83B4B4

Tetradic

#B5839D

#B4B483

#83B49B

#8384B4

Monochromatic

#633B50

#935876

#B5839D

#D1B3C2

#EEE2E8

Rectangle

#B5839D

#B49B83

#83B49B

#839CB4

Compound

#B5839D

#B48384

#83B49B

#83B4B4

Variations

Lighter

#C39CB0

#D0B7C4

#E2D6DC

Darker

#9D5C7E

#6D3E56

#402332

Saturation

#A3949C

#B4839C

#DA5D9E

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

3.14:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.70:1

Deuteranopia

#B5839D

#97999C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5839D

#8D8D9A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5839D

#B28988

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Victorian 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

#C78F91

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5839D

Daylight 5500K

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

#B494B5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEB

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.

#66A383

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: #B5839D;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5839D;

CSS Variable

--color-victorian-mauve: #B5839D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'victorian-mauve': '#B5839D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5839D] text-[#B5839D]

SCSS

$victorian-mauve: #B5839D;

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#C997AF · ΔE 7.6

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#AA7FA5 · ΔE 7.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5839D?

#B5839D is Victorian Mauve, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #B5839D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Victorian Mauve?

Victorian 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 Victorian Mauve?

Victorian 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 Victorian Mauve?

You can download Victorian 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 Victorian Mauve?

The hex code is #B5839D. In RGB it's 181, 131, 157, and in HSL it's 329°, 25%, 61%.

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