Mauve Bauhaus 1407 is a purple paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #5F5485, estimated LRV 13 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Iris Illusion from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #5F5485 · 1407
Mauve Bauhaus
13%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Mauve Bauhaus Technical Profile
HEX Code#5F5485
RGB95, 84, 133
Estimated LRV12.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Mauve Bauhaus
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mauve Bauhaus
#5F5485
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#916E9E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mauve Bauhaus
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mauve Bauhaus Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Mauve Bauhaus — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mauve Bauhaus have?
Mauve Bauhaus by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Mauve Bauhaus from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mauve Bauhaus are Iris Illusion by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Blackberry Jam by Behr (a close digital match), Purple Sky by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Mauve Bauhaus's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Mauve Bauhaus?
Mauve Bauhaus has a estimated lightness value of 12.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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