Benjamin Moore Dusty Mauve 2174-40

What are Benjamin Moore Dusty Mauve undertones?

The undertone of Dusty Mauve can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Dusty Mauve 2174-40 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 9° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2174-40 Dusty Mauve HSL code: 9, 46%, 67%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Dusty 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:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Dusty 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

2174-40
Dusty Mauve

• 2092-60
  Georgia Pink

  

• 2093-40
  Belladonna Lily

  

• 1187
  Ciao Bella

  

• 2094-50
  Desert Rose

  

• 1186
  Rosetone

  

Darker shades

2174-40
Dusty Mauve

• AF-280
  Salsa Dancing

  

• 2089-30
  Pink Mix

  

• 040
  Peaches 'n Cream

  

• 2089-10
  Iron Ore Red

  

• CW-230
  Carter Red

  

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 Dusty Mauve with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 189, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

2174-40
Dusty Mauve

• 2136-40
  Aegean Teal

  

• 1625
  Blue Lace

  

• 2131-50
  Nimbus Gray

  

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

LRV of Dusty Mauve

Dusty Mauve has an LRV of 35.07% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#D29185
RGB Decimal	210, 145, 133
RGB Percent	82.35%, 56.86%, 52.16%
HSV	Hue: 9° Saturation: 36.67% Value: 82.35%
HSL	hsl(9, 46, 67)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 30.95 Yellow: 36.67 Key: 17.65
YIQ	Y: 163.067 I: 42.59 Q: 10.015
XYZ	X: 40.938 Y: 35.649 Z: 26.909
CIE Lab	L:66.251 a:23.074 b:16.303
CIE Luv	L:66.251 u:44.471 v:17.615
Decimal	13799813
Hunter Lab	59.706, 17.904, 15.074