ColorplanBenjamin Moore Mauve Bauhaus (1407) is a very dark purple with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 10. For trim, try Misty Lilac (2071-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 10.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #5E5384 |
| RGB | 94, 83, 132 |
| HSL | 253°, 23%, 42% |
About Mauve Bauhaus
Mauve Bauhaus (1407) is a very dark, medium-strength purple from Benjamin Moore that leans blue. With an LRV of 10, Mauve Bauhaus absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Mauve Bauhaus read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Your Majesty (1400), it's cooler.
How Mauve Bauhaus changes with the light
Mauve Bauhaus is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Mauve Bauhaus will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Mauve Bauhaus will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Mauve Bauhaus from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Mauve Bauhaus looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Mauve Bauhaus in real homes
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Mauve Bauhaus 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 13.7
Also close: Quixotic Plum (ΔE 13.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.0
Also close: Pitch Blue (ΔE 11.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 13.0
Also close: Very Navy (ΔE 14.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Mauve Bauhaus questions
What undertone does Mauve Bauhaus have?
Mauve Bauhaus has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Mauve Bauhaus read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Mauve Bauhaus a light or dark color?
Mauve Bauhaus has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 10.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 10, Mauve Bauhaus absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Mauve Bauhaus in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik SW 7602 (closest available, ΔE 13.7); Farrow & Ball: Drawing Room Blue No.253 (closest available, ΔE 8.0); Behr: Dark Navy S530-7 (closest available, ΔE 13.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Mauve Bauhaus?
Try Misty Lilac (2071-70) on trim and Polar White (2069-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Mauve Bauhaus's undertone.
Where does Mauve Bauhaus work best?
Mauve Bauhaus works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 10, Mauve Bauhaus absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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