Benjamin Moore Hint of Mauve 2097-50

What are Benjamin Moore Hint of Mauve undertones?

The undertone of Hint of 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Hint of Mauve 2097-50 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 16° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2097-50 Hint of Mauve HSL code: 16, 22%, 70%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
• 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 Hint of 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 Pink shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Hint of 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

2097-50
Hint of Mauve

• 2110-50
  Gobi Desert

  

• 2106-50
  Driftscape Tan

  

• 2101-50
  Allspice

  

• 2099-50
  Café Mocha

  

Darker shades

2097-50
Hint of Mauve

• 2095-40
  Mudslide

  

• 2100-40
  Appalachian Spring

  

• 2105-50
  Sand Pebble

  

• 2097-40
  Santa Fe Tan

  

• 2099-40
  Autumn Brown

  

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 Hint of Mauve with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 196, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

2097-50
Hint of 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 Hint of Mauve

Hint of Mauve has an LRV of 42.34% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#C3AAA1
RGB Decimal	195, 170, 161
RGB Percent	76.47%, 66.67%, 63.14%
HSV	Hue: 16° Saturation: 17.44% Value: 76.47%
HSL	hsl(16, 22, 70)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 12.82 Yellow: 17.44 Key: 23.53
YIQ	Y: 176.449 I: 17.79 Q: 2.488
XYZ	X: 43.313 Y: 42.926 Z: 39.713
CIE Lab	L:71.505 a:7.59 b:7.974
CIE Luv	L:71.505 u:15.822 v:10.024
Decimal	12823201
Hunter Lab	65.518, 3.347, 9.925