REDS

Mauve Seductress

#BB7788

RGB 187, 119, 136 · HSL 345°, 33%, 60% · CMYK 0, 36, 27, 27

Mauve Seductress is #BB7788 in HEX — rgb(187, 119, 136), hsl(345°, 33%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 27%, 27%).

Mauve Seductress pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 345°, 33%, 60%. 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#BB7788

RGB187, 119, 136

HSL345°, 33%, 60%

HSV345°, 36%, 73%

CMYK0, 36, 27, 27

Decimal12285832

CSS RGBrgb(187, 119, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 33%, 60%)

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PPG

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Sherwin-Williams

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ΔE 5.5 · #C47B95

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RAL

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IKEA

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Colorhouse

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Dutch Boy

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#BB7788

#77BBAA

Analogous

#BB77AA

#BB7788

#BB8877

Triadic

#BB7788

#88BB77

#7788BB

Split-Complementary

#BB7788

#77BB88

#77AABB

Tetradic

#BB7788

#AABB77

#77BBAA

#8877BB

Monochromatic

#663340

#994D60

#BB7788

#D4AAB5

#EEDDE1

Rectangle

#BB7788

#BBAA77

#77BBAA

#7788BB

Compound

#BB7788

#BB8877

#77BBAA

#77AABB

Variations

Lighter

#C892A0

#D3B1B9

#E4D3D7

Darker

#A55065

#733645

#441E28

Saturation

#A38F94

#BB7788

#DD5577

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

3.44:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.11:1

Deuteranopia

#BB7788

#979487

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB7788

#868686

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB7788

#B97C7E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Mauve Seductress 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

#CC8681

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB7788

Daylight 5500K

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

#B98BA5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#5FA594

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: #BB7788;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB7788;

CSS Variable

--color-mauve-seductress: #BB7788;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mauve-seductress': '#BB7788' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB7788] text-[#BB7788]

SCSS

$mauve-seductress: #BB7788;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB7788?

#BB7788 is Mauve Seductress, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #BB7788 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mauve Seductress?

Mauve Seductress works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Mauve Seductress?

Mauve Seductress 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 Mauve Seductress?

You can download Mauve Seductress 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 Seductress?

The hex code is #BB7788. In RGB it's 187, 119, 136, and in HSL it's 345°, 33%, 60%.

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