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Mauve Muslin

#B59EAD

RGB 181, 158, 173 · HSL 321°, 13%, 66% · CMYK 0, 13, 4, 29

Mauve Muslin is #B59EAD in HEX — rgb(181, 158, 173), hsl(321°, 13%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 4%, 29%).

Mauve Muslin pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 321°, 13%, 66%. 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#B59EAD

RGB181, 158, 173

HSL321°, 13%, 66%

HSV321°, 13%, 71%

CMYK0, 13, 4, 29

Decimal11902637

CSS RGBrgb(181, 158, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(321, 13%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mauve Muslin S46D3

ΔE 0.7 · #B59DAD

Valspar

Dusty Lavender 1002-7C

ΔE 1.3 · #B19BAA

Hallman-Lindsay

Play Time 1220

ΔE 1.3 · #B39BA9

Vista Paint

Play Time C-1219

ΔE 1.7 · #B49BA8

Behr

Fond Memory 130F-4

ΔE 2.4 · #B298A6

Kilz

Mauve Melody RA210-02

ΔE 3.2 · #BDA5B7

Dunn-Edwards

Veiled Violet DE5976

ΔE 3.5 · #B19BB0

Benjamin Moore

Inspired AF-595

ΔE 3.8 · #AD9FAB

PPG

Ashberry 1179-5

ΔE 4.2 · #B495A4

Sherwin-Williams

Obi Lilac SW6556

ΔE 4.6 · #B0A3B6

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 9 · #CAB6C9

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 9.2 · #C7A4A6

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 10.8 · #9DA1AA

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 11.4 · #A6ACB8

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 14.6 · #889099

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 14.8 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#B59EAD

#9DB4A5

Analogous

#B09DB4

#B59EAD

#B49DA0

Triadic

#B59EAD

#ACB49D

#9DACB4

Split-Complementary

#B59EAD

#A0B49D

#9DB4B0

Tetradic

#B59EAD

#B4B09D

#9DB4A5

#9DA0B4

Monochromatic

#68505F

#927287

#B59EAD

#D5C8D0

#F4F1F3

Rectangle

#B59EAD

#B4A59D

#9DB4A5

#9DACB4

Compound

#B59EAD

#B49DA0

#9DB4A5

#9DB4B0

Variations

Lighter

#C3B1BC

#D1C5CD

#E3DEE1

Darker

#97768C

#6A4F61

#3E2E38

Saturation

#ACA5A9

#B49DAC

#D977B7

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

2.48:1

Fail

vs Black

8.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B59EAD

#A6A8AD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B59EAD

#A2A2AB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B59EAD

#B3A1A0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Mauve Muslin 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

#C7A39D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B59EAD

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4A8C1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#73AB87

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: #B59EAD;

CSS — background

background-color: #B59EAD;

CSS Variable

--color-mauve-muslin: #B59EAD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mauve-muslin': '#B59EAD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B59EAD] text-[#B59EAD]

SCSS

$mauve-muslin: #B59EAD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B59EAD?

#B59EAD is Mauve Muslin, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #B59EAD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mauve Muslin?

Mauve Muslin 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 Muslin?

Mauve Muslin 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 Muslin?

You can download Mauve Muslin 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 Muslin?

The hex code is #B59EAD. In RGB it's 181, 158, 173, and in HSL it's 321°, 13%, 66%.

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