Mulled Wine
Behr · 150F-5
Add to a room
Loading…
The Analysis
Mulled Wine is a deep, muted mauve-brown that absorbs significant light due to its low LRV of 19.68. Because it reflects very little light, it will shrink the perceived size of a room, creating a dense, cocoon-like atmosphere.
Due to its intensity, this shade functions best as an accent wall, a moody foundation for a library, or a full-room treatment in a space meant for evening use. It is too heavy to act as a backdrop for a light, airy design scheme.
LRV 20History & Origin
This tone is a staple of Victorian-era interiors, where deep, earthy pigments were common for parlors and dining rooms. It feels decidedly classic and period-appropriate rather than modern or minimalist.
How to Use It
Pair this with warm walnut wood tones to enhance the brown undertones or matte black hardware for a clean, sharp contrast. It is most effective in bedrooms or media rooms where low light is a feature rather than a drawback.
The Mood
This color is inherently restful and grounding, making it ideal for spaces where you want to wind down. It isn't an energizing or 'clean' color, so it works best in rooms where you want a sense of physical weight and quiet rather than bright stimulation.
Colour harmonies
Complementary
Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.
Split complementary
Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.
Triadic
Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.
Tetradic (square)
Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.
Monochromatic
Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.
Add harmony palette to a room
Loading…
Brand Matches
Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.
Lighting
See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.
- Natural
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
- Overcast
- 2700K
- 3500K
- 4000K
- 5500K