Postmodern Mauve

Postmodern Mauve by Behr is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Postmodern Mauve sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 23°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 35%. Saturation is around 20%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 63%. Hue is close to 23°. The hex value is #b39c8e. The RGB value is 179, 156, 142.

Postmodern Mauve has brightness around 35%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.

You can match Postmodern Mauve with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.

Postmodern Mauve works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.

Postmodern Mauve is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.