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Benjamin Moore Central Mauve

1412 · #A6A6BD · LRV 39.1

Compare with other brands: Valspar Soul Sister is a 94% match

Central Mauve (1412) is a mid-tone blue from Benjamin Moore with a strong violet undertone. Its LRV is about 39.1 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Soul Sister (94% match).

Compare Central Mauve with other brands

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LRV

39.1 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Violet · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

1412

HEX

#A6A6BD

RGB

166, 166, 189

HSL

240°, 15%, 70%

Family

Blues

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Central Mauve FAQ

What undertone does Central Mauve have?

Central Mauve is a mid-tone blue with a strong violet undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Central Mauve?

Central Mauve has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 39.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Central Mauve in other brands?

Valspar: Soul Sister (8003-48C), 94%; PPG: Lilac Time (PPG1168-4), 93%; Glidden: Lilac Time (PPG1168-4), 93%; Behr: Meadow Phlox (S540-3), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Vesper Violet (SW 6542), 90%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Vesper Violet (HGSW6542), 90%; Dunn-Edwards: Bay Fog (DE5934), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Kittiwake (No. 307), 84%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Central Mauve?

The HEX code of Central Mauve (1412) is #A6A6BD, RGB 166, 166, 189. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.