PINKS

Classy Mauve

#BB99AA

RGB 187, 153, 170 · HSL 330°, 20%, 67% · CMYK 0, 18, 9, 27

Classy Mauve is #BB99AA in HEX — rgb(187, 153, 170), hsl(330°, 20%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 9%, 27%).

Classy Mauve pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 330°, 20%, 67%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#BB99AA

RGB187, 153, 170

HSL330°, 20%, 67%

HSV330°, 18%, 73%

CMYK0, 18, 9, 27

Decimal12294570

CSS RGBrgb(187, 153, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(330, 20%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Ashberry 1179-5

ΔE 2.4 · #B495A4

Dulux

Pale Petticoat S48E3

ΔE 2.9 · #B99AA6

Sherwin-Williams

Rosé SW6290

ΔE 3.2 · #B995A1

Vista Paint

Pansy Posie C-1211

ΔE 3.4 · #BBA0B1

Behr

Desert Lights BIC-06

ΔE 3.6 · #BA9BB2

Valspar

Glass Slippers 1003-8A

ΔE 3.7 · #BAA0B1

Kilz

Historic Rose LA270-01

ΔE 3.8 · #B0909F

Hallman-Lindsay

Play Time 1220

ΔE 4.2 · #B39BA9

Dunn-Edwards

Playful Plum DE6018

ΔE 4.4 · #BA99A2

Benjamin Moore

Caribbean 1377

ΔE 4.6 · #BC96AF

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 9 · #C7A4A6

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 10.4 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 11.1 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 14.2 · #B6A39C

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 16.5 · #9B8CB5

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 17.6 · #8B8A8C

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm 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

#BB99AA

#9ABCAB

Analogous

#BC9ABC

#BB99AA

#BC9A9A

Triadic

#BB99AA

#ABBC9A

#9AABBC

Split-Complementary

#BB99AA

#9ABC9A

#9ABCBC

Tetradic

#BB99AA

#BCBC9A

#9ABCAB

#9A9ABC

Monochromatic

#714B5E

#9D6C85

#BB99AA

#DAC8D1

#F5F0F2

Rectangle

#BB99AA

#BCAB9A

#9ABCAB

#9AABBC

Compound

#BB99AA

#BC9A9A

#9ABCAB

#9ABCBC

Variations

Lighter

#C9AEBC

#D5C4CD

#E6DDE2

Darker

#A27089

#73495E

#432A37

Saturation

#B0A6AB

#BC9AAB

#DD78AB

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

2.55:1

Fail

vs Black

8.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BB99AA

#A6A7AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB99AA

#9F9FA8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB99AA

#B99D9C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Classy Mauve 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

#CC9F9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB99AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9A4BF

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#76AD91

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: #BB99AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB99AA;

CSS Variable

--color-classy-mauve: #BB99AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'classy-mauve': '#BB99AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB99AA] text-[#BB99AA]

SCSS

$classy-mauve: #BB99AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB99AA?

#BB99AA is Classy Mauve, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #BB99AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Classy Mauve?

Classy Mauve 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 Classy Mauve?

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

Where can I download Classy Mauve?

You can download Classy 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 Classy Mauve?

The hex code is #BB99AA. In RGB it's 187, 153, 170, and in HSL it's 330°, 20%, 67%.

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