Mysterious Mauve

Mysterious Mauve by Sherwin Williams is a neutral deeper color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Mysterious Mauve sits in the purple or violet family. Its hue is about 270°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 37%. Saturation is around 3%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 65%. Hue is close to 270°. The hex value is #a6a3a9. The RGB value is 166, 163, 169.

Mysterious Mauve has brightness around 37%. 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 Mysterious 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.

Mysterious 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.

Mysterious Mauve 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.