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NCS Code

S 4020-R20B

Color Name

Deep Mauve

Family

pink

HEX

#7A4862

RGB

rgb(122,72,98)

Blackness

40%

Chroma

20%

Whiteness

40%

Deep sophisticated mauve.

Room Psychology

Atmosphere: Creates an enveloping sense of space that shapes how a room feels from the moment you enter.

Best Rooms: Living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways

Design Tip: Pair with natural materials — linen, wood, stone — to bring out the color's true warmth or coolness.

Mid-depth — creates warmth and intimacy; works beautifully in smaller spaces.

Low chromaticness makes this color versatile and easy to pair with almost anything.

Quick Usage Tips

  • Use as an accent wall or on a single surface for maximum impact.

Neutral Pairings

Soft neutrals that let this color shine while keeping spaces cohesive.

#F5F1ED

#E8E8E4

#F0F3F5

Undertone and finish guidance

Red-based undertone that can read warm or powder-soft by light. For S 4020-R20B, undertones are typically pronounced at this chromaticness level.

  • Walls: Matte for softness and depth control.
  • Cabinetry/trim: Satin on selected joinery elements.
  • Interior note: Effective in bedrooms, dressing spaces, and restrained accent zones.

What color is S 4020-R20B?

S 4020-R20B is a mid-depth pink tone in the NCS system that balances visual character with practical flexibility.

This page provides digital values (#7A4862 / rgb(122,72,98)) for planning. Validate final selections with physical NCS samples before specification.

Lighting behavior

  • North-facing rooms can make this shade appear cooler than expected.
  • In low natural light, it reads deeper and more dramatic.
  • Warm evening light amplifies its chroma, making undertones more visible.

Exterior and pairing guidance

Use selectively for details; broad exterior use needs testing in daylight.

Do pair with

ivory trimslight gray stonenatural wood finishes

Avoid

harsh cool white lightingstrong magenta neighbors

Pairing suggestions

These suggestions help keep S 4020-R20B balanced when combined with materials, metals, and adjacent colors.

ivory trimslight gray stonenatural wood furniture

Smart Palette Suggestions

Room-aware palettes generated from Deep Mauve

Tonal

Harmonious shades from light to dark — creates depth and cohesion

#CC8AA0

#A06882

#4A101E

Antique Rose

Mauve

Deep Crimson

Complementary

Opposite hues with neutral bridge — balanced contrast and visual interest

#A06882

#F0D8D8

#386850

#AABFAA

Mauve

Blush Light

Forest Mid

Mint Gray

Accent

Bolder saturated accents — for statement walls and highlights

#882050

#3A548A

#904020

#A03040

Raspberry

Navy Blue

Brick Red

Deep Rose Red

Where to Buy

Order S 4020-R20B from trusted paint suppliers

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