Benjamin Moore Toasted Mauve 1279
| Official page: | Toasted Mauve 1279 |
| Code: | 1279 |
| Name: | Toasted Mauve |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Toasted Mauve?
Benjamin Moore 1279, also known as Toasted Mauve, is a warm, earthy color that exudes sophistication. This hue pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like ivory and taupe to create a refined and elegant look. Adding accents in deep plum or dusty rose can enhance the richness of Toasted Mauve and create a cozy ambiance. Consider complementing this color with metallic finishes in gold or brass for a touch of glamour and warmth in the space.
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What are Benjamin Moore Toasted Mauve undertones?
Toasted 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:
#C7868C
RGB code:
199, 134, 140
Is Benjamin Moore Toasted Mauve 1279 cool or warm?
At 354° on the HSL hue wheel, this Pink sits firmly on the warm side.
1279 Toasted Mauve HSL code: 354, 37%, 65%
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 Toasted 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 Pink shade looks under different lighting:


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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Toasted 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
1279
Toasted 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 Toasted Mauve with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 174, such as Benjamin Moore Jack Pine and Azores.
LRV of Toasted Mauve
Toasted Mauve has an LRV of 31.94% 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 31.94%, 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 | #C7868C | |
| RGB Decimal | 199, 134, 140 | |
| RGB Percent | 78.04%, 52.55%, 54.90% | |
| HSV | Hue: 354° Saturation: 32.66% Value: 78.04% | |
| HSL | hsl(354, 37, 65) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 32.66 Yellow: 29.65 Key: 21.96 | |
| YIQ | Y: 154.119 I: 36.805 Q: 15.617 | |
| XYZ | X: 36.812 Y: 31.088 Z: 28.866 | |
| CIE Lab | L:62.582 a:25.75 b:7.006 | |
| CIE Luv | L:62.582 u:42.184 v:4.967 | |
| Decimal | 13076108 | |
| Hunter Lab | 55.757, 20.278, 8.335 |
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