#998ba5 - Smoky Mauve color

Soft, muted lavender with pronounced gray undertones, this hue reads as a dusty mauve that balances cool purple and warm taupe. It feels refined and understated—sophisticated yet gentle—evoking twilight, vintage wallpaper, or a faded bouquet. Versatile for interiors, textiles, and branding, it pairs beautifully with warm creams, deep charcoals, and antique gold accents. The color conveys calm, subtle elegance, and quiet confidence without overpowering a palette, making it ideal where restrained charm is desired.

color #998ba5

#998ba5 color RGB value is 153, 139, 165, and the CMYK value is 0.0727, 0.158, 0.00, 0.353. Alternative names for that color are: smoky mauve, gray, lightslategray, amethyst smoke, manatee, violet.

Color Conversion

Name
Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
153, 139, 165
rgb(153, 139, 165)
CMYK
0.0727, 0.158, 0.00, 0.353
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sRGB
0.600, 0.545, 0.647
rgb(60% 54.5% 64.7%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.580, 0.540, 0.637
color(a98-rgb 0.58 0.54 0.637)
HCT
309, 17.8, 59.8
color(--hct 309 12.3% 59.8%)
HSL
272, 12.6, 59.6
hsl(272 12.6% 59.6%)
HSV
272, 15.8, 64.7
color(--hsv 272 15.8% 64.7%)
HWB
272, 54.5, 35.3
hwb(272 54.5% 35.3%)
Lab
59.8, 9.20, -11.8
lab(59.8 9.2 -11.8)
P3
0.591, 0.547, 0.640
color(display-p3 0.591 0.547 0.64)
XYZ D50
0.292, 0.279, 0.298
color(xyz-d50 0.292 0.279 0.298)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#998ba5
RGB:153 139 165
HSL:272.31deg 12.62% 59.61%
HEX:#97a58b
RGB:151 165 139
HSL:92.31deg 12.62% 59.61%

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