NEUTRALS

Vintage Mauve

#BAAFAD

RGB 186, 175, 173 · HSL 9°, 9%, 70% · CMYK 0, 6, 7, 27

Vintage Mauve is #BAAFAD in HEX — rgb(186, 175, 173), hsl(9°, 9%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 7%, 27%).

Vintage Mauve pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 9°, 9%, 70%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#BAAFAD

RGB186, 175, 173

HSL9°, 9%, 70%

HSV9°, 7%, 73%

CMYK0, 6, 7, 27

Decimal12234669

CSS RGBrgb(186, 175, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 9%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Vintage Mauve PPU17-11

Exact match

Dulux

Lavender S03B2

ΔE 0.8 · #BCB0AF

Kilz

Natural Echo LA250-01

ΔE 0.8 · #B9B0AE

Valspar

London Coach 4002-1B

ΔE 1.4 · #B7AEAA

Benjamin Moore

Elephant 2109-50

ΔE 1.7 · #B6ACA8

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Mauve DE6395

ΔE 1.7 · #BBB0B1

PPG

Jack Rabbit 1014-4

ΔE 1.9 · #C0B2B1

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 2.3 · #BBB1AB

Hallman-Lindsay

Smoky Wings 553

ΔE 2.5 · #B2ACA9

Sherwin-Williams

Queen Anne Lilac SW0021

ΔE 2.5 · #C0B6B4

Vista Paint

Smoky Wings C-552

ΔE 2.8 · #B3ADA8

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 3.9 · #C2ADAB

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 4.6 · #B6B2A9

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 6.3 · #A5A5A5

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 6.3 · #B5B8B1

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

A near-neutral with a subtle warm pink undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#BAAFAD

#ACB7B9

Analogous

#B9ACB0

#BAAFAD

#B9B5AC

Triadic

#BAAFAD

#ACB9AE

#AEACB9

Split-Complementary

#BAAFAD

#ACB9B5

#ACB0B9

Tetradic

#BAAFAD

#B0B9AC

#ACB7B9

#B5ACB9

Monochromatic

#6F605D

#978582

#BAAFAD

#DCD6D5

#F3F1F1

Rectangle

#BAAFAD

#B7B9AC

#ACB7B9

#AEACB9

Compound

#BAAFAD

#B9B5AC

#ACB7B9

#ACB0B9

Variations

Lighter

#C7BEBC

#D5CFCE

#E6E3E3

Darker

#998784

#6C5B58

#3F3533

Saturation

#B5B1B0

#B9AEAC

#DC9589

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.14:1

Fail

vs Black

9.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAAFAD

#B4B3AE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAAFAD

#B1B1AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAAFAD

#BAAFB0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Vintage Mauve gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#CBB09D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAAFAD

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8B5C1

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#7EAAB2

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: #BAAFAD;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAAFAD;

CSS Variable

--color-vintage-mauve: #BAAFAD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vintage-mauve': '#BAAFAD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAAFAD] text-[#BAAFAD]

SCSS

$vintage-mauve: #BAAFAD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAAFAD?

#BAAFAD is Vintage Mauve, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BAAFAD warm or cool?

Vintage Mauve reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Vintage Mauve?

Vintage Mauve works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Vintage Mauve?

Vintage Mauve pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Vintage Mauve?

You can download Vintage 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 Vintage Mauve?

The hex code is #BAAFAD. In RGB it's 186, 175, 173, and in HSL it's 9°, 9%, 70%.

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