ColorplanBenjamin Moore Central Mauve (1412) is a deep purple with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 39. For trim, try Polar White (2069-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 39.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A6A6BD |
| RGB | 166, 166, 189 |
| HSL | 240°, 15%, 70% |
About Central Mauve
Central Mauve (1412) is a deep purple from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 39, Central Mauve absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Central Mauve read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. It's very close to Heather Field (CC-970); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Central Mauve changes with the light
Central Mauve has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Central Mauve has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Central Mauve will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Central Mauve close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Central Mauve looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Central Mauve in real homes
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Central Mauve equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 5.1
Also close: Jubilee (ΔE 11.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 11.0
Also close: Calluna (ΔE 11.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 10.4
Also close: Cool December (ΔE 11.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Central Mauve questions
What undertone does Central Mauve have?
Central Mauve has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Central Mauve read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Central Mauve a light or dark color?
Central Mauve has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 39.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 39, Central Mauve absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Central Mauve in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ash Violet SW 6549 (closest available, ΔE 5.1); Farrow & Ball: Kittiwake No.307 (closest available, ΔE 11.0); Behr: Calming Space ICC-45 (closest available, ΔE 10.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Central Mauve?
Try Polar White (2069-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Central Mauve's undertone.
Where does Central Mauve work best?
Central Mauve works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 39, Central Mauve absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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