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Mauve Blush

#B89B91

RGB 184, 155, 145 · HSL 15°, 22%, 65% · CMYK 0, 16, 21, 28

Mauve Blush is #B89B91 in HEX — rgb(184, 155, 145), hsl(15°, 22%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 21%, 28%).

Mauve Blush pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 15°, 22%, 65%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#B89B91

RGB184, 155, 145

HSL15°, 22%, 65%

HSV15°, 21%, 72%

CMYK0, 16, 21, 28

Decimal12098449

CSS RGBrgb(184, 155, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 22%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Mauve Blush 1006-10A

Exact match

Vista Paint

Natchez C-132

ΔE 1.3 · #B99E94

Hallman-Lindsay

Natchez 133

ΔE 1.6 · #BA9F95

Dulux

Creamed Caramel S07C4

ΔE 1.7 · #B79B94

Behr

Lite Cocoa MQ1-55

ΔE 2.2 · #B1978C

Benjamin Moore

Seaside 2110-40

ΔE 2.3 · #B69E95

PPG

Iris Mauve 1016-5

ΔE 2.7 · #B39B94

Sherwin-Williams

Emerging Taupe SW6045

ΔE 3 · #B8A196

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 3.1 · #B99F90

Dunn-Edwards

Plush Suede DE6053

ΔE 3.8 · #B1928C

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 4 · #B49D8D

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 5.1 · #B6A39C

Kilz

Clove LM260

ΔE 6.3 · #A68F80

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 10.6 · #AAA593

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 13.1 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 15.2 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B89B91

#92B0B9

Analogous

#B9929C

#B89B91

#B9B092

Triadic

#B89B91

#92B99C

#9C92B9

Split-Complementary

#B89B91

#92B9B0

#929CB9

Tetradic

#B89B91

#9CB992

#92B0B9

#B092B9

Monochromatic

#6D4F46

#9C7163

#B89B91

#D7C6C1

#F5F1EF

Rectangle

#B89B91

#B0B992

#92B0B9

#9C92B9

Compound

#B89B91

#B9B092

#92B0B9

#929CB9

Variations

Lighter

#C7B0A8

#D3C4BF

#E5DDDB

Darker

#A17668

#715045

#422E28

Saturation

#ACA3A0

#B99C92

#DC8B6F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.58:1

Fail

vs Black

8.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B89B91

#AAA591

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B89B91

#A0A092

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B89B91

#B89A9C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mauve Blush reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#C9A188

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B89B91

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7A6AC

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.

#709BA9

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: #B89B91;

CSS — background

background-color: #B89B91;

CSS Variable

--color-mauve-blush: #B89B91;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mauve-blush': '#B89B91' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B89B91] text-[#B89B91]

SCSS

$mauve-blush: #B89B91;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B89B91?

#B89B91 is Mauve Blush, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B89B91 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mauve Blush?

Mauve Blush works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Mauve Blush?

Mauve Blush pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Mauve Blush?

You can download Mauve Blush 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 Blush?

The hex code is #B89B91. In RGB it's 184, 155, 145, and in HSL it's 15°, 22%, 65%.

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