Benjamin Moore Dusty Mauve 2174-40
| Official page: | Dusty Mauve 2174-40 |
| Code: | 2174-40 |
| Name: | Dusty Mauve |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Dusty Mauve?
Introducing a soft and elegant touch to any space, Benjamin Moore's Dusty Mauve (2174-40) exudes a subtle charm that complements a variety of interior styles. This romantic hue harmonizes beautifully with neutral tones such as crisp whites and warm grays, creating a sophisticated and inviting atmosphere. For a touch of contrast, pair Dusty Mauve with deeper shades like navy blue or olive green to add depth and richness to your design scheme. Whether used as a statement wall color or as accents throughout the room, Dusty Mauve adds a touch of refinement and tranquility to your living space.
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What are Benjamin Moore Dusty Mauve undertones?
Dusty 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:
#D29185
RGB code:
210, 145, 133
Is Benjamin Moore Dusty Mauve 2174-40 cool or warm?
At 9° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.
2174-40 Dusty Mauve HSL code: 9, 46%, 67%
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 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:
| 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 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
Darker shades
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.
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?
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 35.07%, 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 | #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 |
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