Benjamin Moore Deep Mauve 1265
| Official page: | Deep Mauve 1265 |
| Code: | 1265 |
| Name: | Deep Mauve |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Deep Mauve?
Immerse yourself in the rich hues of Deep Mauve (Benjamin Moore 1265), a stunning color that exudes elegance and sophistication. This deep and luxurious shade adds depth and warmth to any space, making it perfect for creating a cozy atmosphere in bedrooms, living rooms, or home offices. Deep Mauve's (1265) versatility allows it to complement both modern and traditional decor styles, bringing a touch of glamour to your interior. Infuse your space with a sense of opulence and indulgence by incorporating Deep Mauve (Benjamin Moore 1265) into your home. Let this captivating color transform your rooms into inviting, stylish retreats that leave a lasting impression.
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What are Benjamin Moore Deep Mauve undertones?
Deep Mauve has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#996E6F
RGB code:
153, 110, 111
Is Benjamin Moore Deep Mauve 1265 cool or warm?
With a hue of 359°, this dark red reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
1265 Deep Mauve HSL code: 359, 17%, 52%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Deep Mauve
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Deep Mauve:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
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Darker shades
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Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Deep Mauve with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 179, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.
LRV of Deep Mauve
Deep Mauve has an LRV of 19.88% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 19.88%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #996E6F | |
| RGB Decimal | 153, 110, 111 | |
| RGB Percent | 60.00%, 43.14%, 43.53% | |
| HSV | Hue: 359° Saturation: 28.1% Value: 60.0% | |
| HSL | hsl(359, 17, 52) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 28.1 Yellow: 27.45 Key: 40.0 | |
| YIQ | Y: 122.971 I: 25.302 Q: 9.407 | |
| XYZ | X: 21.582 Y: 19.073 Z: 17.579 | |
| CIE Lab | L:50.773 a:17.227 b:6.221 | |
| CIE Luv | L:50.773 u:27.515 v:5.24 | |
| Decimal | 10055279 | |
| Hunter Lab | 43.673, 11.784, 6.705 |
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