REDS

Victorian Mauve

#B68B88

RGB 182, 139, 136 · HSL 4°, 24%, 62% · CMYK 0, 24, 25, 29

Victorian Mauve is #B68B88 in HEX — rgb(182, 139, 136), hsl(4°, 24%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 25%, 29%).

Victorian Mauve pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 24%, 62%. 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#B68B88

RGB182, 139, 136

HSL4°, 24%, 62%

HSV4°, 25%, 71%

CMYK0, 24, 25, 29

Decimal11963272

CSS RGBrgb(182, 139, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 24%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Brandy Snaps 1053-5

ΔE 1.9 · #B58E8B

Valspar

Plum Ribbon 1007-7C

ΔE 2 · #B08886

Dulux

Smoky Pink S04D5

ΔE 2.1 · #BA8A87

Kilz

Paper Dolls LA160-01

ΔE 4 · #C19091

Hallman-Lindsay

Notice Me 72

ΔE 4.1 · #BA8686

Behr

Pressed Blossoms MQ1-18

ΔE 4.3 · #C0948C

Sherwin-Williams

Pressed Flower SW6304

ΔE 4.3 · #C39393

Vista Paint

Notice Me C-71

ΔE 4.4 · #B88484

Benjamin Moore

Brown 2102-40

ΔE 5.2 · #A88079

Dunn-Edwards

Plush Suede DE6053

ΔE 5.4 · #B1928C

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 7.3 · #A0837F

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 10.9 · #B99F90

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 12.2 · #B6A39C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 13.6 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 16.8 · #A3977F

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 18.6 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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 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

#B68B88

#87B2B5

Analogous

#B5879B

#B68B88

#B5A187

Triadic

#B68B88

#87B58A

#8A87B5

Split-Complementary

#B68B88

#87B5A1

#879BB5

Tetradic

#B68B88

#9BB587

#87B2B5

#A187B5

Monochromatic

#65413E

#955F5B

#B68B88

#D2B8B6

#EFE6E6

Rectangle

#B68B88

#B2B587

#87B2B5

#8A87B5

Compound

#B68B88

#B5A187

#87B2B5

#879BB5

Variations

Lighter

#C4A19F

#D1BBB9

#E3D8D7

Darker

#9E635F

#6E4340

#412625

Saturation

#A59897

#B58A87

#DA6A62

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

2.98:1

Fail

vs Black

7.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B68B88

#A09B88

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B68B88

#939388

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B68B88

#B58C8E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Victorian Mauve 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

#C89581

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B68B88

Daylight 5500K

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

#B59AA5

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#68A1A5

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: #B68B88;

CSS — background

background-color: #B68B88;

CSS Variable

--color-victorian-mauve: #B68B88;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'victorian-mauve': '#B68B88' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B68B88] text-[#B68B88]

SCSS

$victorian-mauve: #B68B88;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B68B88?

#B68B88 is Victorian Mauve, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #B68B88 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 dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Victorian Mauve?

Victorian Mauve 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 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 #B68B88. In RGB it's 182, 139, 136, and in HSL it's 4°, 24%, 62%.

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