REDS

Mauve Glow

#D18489

RGB 209, 132, 137 · HSL 356°, 46%, 67% · CMYK 0, 37, 34, 18

Mauve Glow is #D18489 in HEX — rgb(209, 132, 137), hsl(356°, 46%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 34%, 18%).

Mauve Glow pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 356°, 46%, 67%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#D18489

RGB209, 132, 137

HSL356°, 46%, 67%

HSV356°, 37%, 82%

CMYK0, 37, 34, 18

Decimal13730953

CSS RGBrgb(209, 132, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 46%, 67%)

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Benjamin Moore

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Vista Paint

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Sherwin-Williams

Memorable Rose SW6311

ΔE 3.7 · #CF8A8D

Kilz

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ΔE 4.7 · #D98685

Hallman-Lindsay

Impatient Heart 63

ΔE 5 · #C47D7C

Behr

La Vie En Rose HDC-CT-11

ΔE 5 · #D99193

PPG

Pink Clay Pot 1051-4

ΔE 5.4 · #D99294

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 6.6 · #DF8686

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 10.1 · #EA899A

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 10.8 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

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ΔE 10.9 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 11.2 · #CD746D

Dutch Boy

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ΔE 22.6 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#D18489

#84D2CC

Analogous

#D284B0

#D18489

#D2A684

Triadic

#D18489

#89D284

#8489D2

Split-Complementary

#D18489

#84D2A6

#84B0D2

Tetradic

#D18489

#B0D284

#84D2CC

#A684D2

Monochromatic

#8A3339

#BD4C54

#D18489

#E6BCBF

#F8ECED

Rectangle

#D18489

#D2CC84

#84D2CC

#8489D2

Compound

#D18489

#D2A684

#84D2CC

#84B0D2

Variations

Lighter

#DB9DA1

#E0B9BB

#EBD8D9

Darker

#C25057

#8E2E35

#541A1E

Saturation

#B69FA1

#D28489

#E86D76

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

2.85:1

Fail

vs Black

7.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D18489

#AAA488

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D18489

#959588

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D18489

#CF878B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Mauve Glow 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

#DC9082

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D18489

Daylight 5500K

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

#C995A6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#66BCB6

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: #D18489;

CSS — background

background-color: #D18489;

CSS Variable

--color-mauve-glow: #D18489;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mauve-glow': '#D18489' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D18489] text-[#D18489]

SCSS

$mauve-glow: #D18489;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D18489?

#D18489 is Mauve Glow, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D18489 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mauve Glow?

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

What colors pair well with Mauve Glow?

Mauve Glow 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 Glow?

You can download Mauve Glow 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 Glow?

The hex code is #D18489. In RGB it's 209, 132, 137, and in HSL it's 356°, 46%, 67%.

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