Benjamin Moore Victorian Mauve 2114-50

What are Benjamin Moore Victorian Mauve undertones?

The undertone of Victorian 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Victorian Mauve 2114-50 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 351° thisPurplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2114-50 Victorian Mauve HSL code: 351, 10%, 74%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• 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 Victorian 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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Victorian 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

2114-50
Victorian Mauve

• 1443
  Raindrops on Roses

  

Darker shades

2114-50
Victorian Mauve

• 2113-50
  Mauve Desert

  

• 2115-40
  Mauve Blush

  

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 Victorian Mauve with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 171, such as Benjamin Moore Stratton Blue and Jack Pine.

2114-50
Victorian Mauve

• HC-142
  Stratton Blue

  

• 692
  Jack Pine

  

• AF-495
  Azores

  

• 2136-40
  Aegean Teal

  

• 1625
  Blue Lace

  

• 690
  Grenada Villa

  

• HC-187
  Black Forest Green

  

LRV of Victorian Mauve

Victorian Mauve has an LRV of 48.07% 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	#C2B5B7
RGB Decimal	194, 181, 183
RGB Percent	76.08%, 70.98%, 71.76%
HSV	Hue: 351° Saturation: 6.7% Value: 76.08%
HSL	hsl(351, 10, 74)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.7 Yellow: 5.67 Key: 23.92
YIQ	Y: 185.115 I: 7.104 Q: 3.372
XYZ	X: 47.318 Y: 47.936 Z: 51.547
CIE Lab	L:74.785 a:4.962 b:0.65
CIE Luv	L:74.785 u:7.451 v:0.093
Decimal	12760503
Hunter Lab	69.236, 0.828, 4.323