# Benjamin Moore Central Mauve

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-central-mauve-1412](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-central-mauve-1412)

Benjamin Moore Central Mauve 1412 is a muted, medium-light lavender gray with a distinctly cool blue-violet cast. Its restrained saturation keeps the color from reading overly purple, giving walls a soft, hazy appearance rather than a sugary pastel look. In north-facing or low light, Central Mauve may lean more slate-like and blue, while warmer daylight can bring out its gentle mauve note. It suits bedrooms, powder rooms, and quiet living spaces, especially alongside soft white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, and charcoal accents. For a more layered palette, pair this shade with dusty blue textiles, deep plum details, or warm gray furnishings.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Central Mauve
- **Color code:** 1412
- **HEX:** #A6A6BD
- **RGB:** 166, 166, 189
- **LRV:** 39.96%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Purple
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue, purple

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 240° Saturation: 12.17% Value: 74.12%
- **HSL:** hsl(240, 15, 70)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 12.17 Magenta: 12.17 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 25.88
- **YIQ:** Y: 168.622 I: -7.391 Q: 7.158
- **XYZ:** X: 38.545 Y: 39.053 Z: 53.638
- **CIE Lab:** L:68.79 a:4.621 b:-11.766
- **CIE Luv:** L:68.79 u:-1.339 v:-18.546
- **Decimal:** 10921661
- **Hunter Lab:** 62.493, 0.735, -7.144

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Wisteria Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-wisteria-blue)
- [Behr Upscale](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-upscale)
- [Benjamin Moore Enchanted](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-enchanted-2070-50)
- [Behr Noble Purple](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-noble-purple)
- [Benjamin Moore Dreamy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dreamy-1425)
- [Behr Meadow Phlox](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-meadow-phlox)
- [Benjamin Moore Spring Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-spring-violet-2117-50)
- [Behr Luxe Lilac](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-luxe-lilac)
- [Behr Bohemianism](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-bohemianism)
- [Benjamin Moore Crocus](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-crocus-1404)
- [Benjamin Moore Yukon Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-yukon-sky-1439)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Viola](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-viola-1424)
- [Sherwin Williams Vesper Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/vesper-violet-sw-6542)
- [Benjamin Moore Freesia](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-freesia-1432)
- [Sherwin Williams Ash Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/ash-violet-sw-6549)
- [Behr Night Music](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-night-music)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Orchid](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-orchid-2069-50)
- [Behr Lavender Wash](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lavender-wash)
- [Benjamin Moore Excalibur Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/excalibur-gray-2118-50)
- [Behr Chivalrous](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chivalrous)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Iced Lavender](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-iced-lavender-1410)
- [Benjamin Moore North Cascades](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-north-cascades-1411)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Violet Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-violet-stone-2069-40)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore River Gorge Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-river-gorge-gray-1537)
- [Benjamin Moore Tavern Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tavern-gray-cw-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Country Life](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-country-life-1490)
- [Benjamin Moore Herbal Escape](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-herbal-escape-1487)
- [Benjamin Moore Winterwood](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-winterwood-1486)
- [Benjamin Moore Army Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-army-green-2141-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Horizon Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-horizon-gray-2141-50)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/1412

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.