Mysterious Mauve
Mysterious Mauve begins as a purple color on paper, then shifts with every surface, shadow and neighboring material. It appears in Living Well, placing it within several distinct decorating stories rather than a single fixed look. Move between the room imagery, color measurements and coordinating shades to build a fuller sense of how it might live in your space.
Hex
#A6A3A9LRV
37.17
Mysterious Mauve's Color Strip
Mysterious Mauve is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Swanky Gray and Gris Morado. The strip spans from Unique Gray at the lightest end to Quixotic Plum at the deepest. Browsing strip 228 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Mysterious Mauve in Rooms
Follow Mysterious Mauve from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 5 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
2 Kitchen Photos
The changing light from breakfast through dinner can draw different notes from Mysterious Mauve (6262). The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Kitchen walls in Mysterious Mauve add unexpected color depth.
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Cabinetry in Mysterious Mauve modernizes the kitchen design.
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1 Dining Room Photo
These 1 dining room image show how Mysterious Mauve (6262) can sit beside timber, table linen, glass and artwork. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Dining room walls in Mysterious Mauve evoke understated elegance.
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2 House Photos
Mysterious Mauve (6262) can change noticeably under full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Exterior trim in Mysterious Mauve complements the home's architecture.
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House siding in Mysterious Mauve creates striking curb appeal.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 72 vs 37, Spatial White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 62 vs 37, Gossamer Veil is decisively the brighter choice.
Mysterious Mauve reads slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 25), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Trim Color
At LRV 72 vs 37, Spatial White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 40 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 3-point LRV gap (40 vs 37) makes Mystical Shade the marginally brighter of the two.
Modern Lavender reads slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 39 vs 37), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Swanky Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 37), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 40 vs 37), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 3-point LRV gap (37 vs 34) makes Mysterious Mauve the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 37 vs 37), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 39 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Mysterious Mauve reads slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 32), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Mysterious Mauve reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 10), opening up a space where Rookwood Dark Green encloses it.
At LRV 73 vs 37, Opaline is decisively the brighter choice.
Pine Frost reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 37), opening up a space where Mysterious Mauve encloses it.
At LRV 37 vs 9, Mysterious Mauve is decisively the brighter choice.
Mysterious Mauve reads slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 30), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Frostwork reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 37), opening up a space where Mysterious Mauve encloses it.
At LRV 86 vs 37, Extra White is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Grape Mist reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 37), opening up a space where Mysterious Mauve encloses it.
Darker Colors
Mysterious Mauve reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 16), opening up a space where Exclusive Plum encloses it.
Mysterious Mauve reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 19), opening up a space where Special Gray encloses it.
A 3-point LRV gap (37 vs 34) makes Mysterious Mauve the marginally brighter of the two.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
This muted mauve strikes a perfect balance between cool purple and warm gray, creating an air of quiet sophistication and gentle mystery. Ideal for bedrooms and studies, it pairs beautifully with soft whites, warm metallics, and natural wood to evoke an atmosphere of calm refinement.