Mauve Desert

Mauve Desert by Benjamin Moore is a neutral deeper color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Mauve Desert sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 352°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 38%. Saturation is around 9%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 67%. Hue is close to 352°. The hex value is #b1a2a4. The RGB value is 177, 162, 164.

Mauve Desert has brightness around 38%. 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 Mauve Desert 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.

Mauve Desert 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.

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