ColorplanBenjamin Moore Hint of Mauve (2097-50) is a mid-tone pink with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 43. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Dressy Rose (SW 6024). For trim, try Pink Essence (881).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 42.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C3AAA1 |
| RGB | 195, 170, 161 |
| HSL | 16°, 22%, 70% |
About Hint of Mauve
Hint of Mauve (2097-50) is a mid-tone pink from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 43, Hint of Mauve has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Hint of Mauve's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. It's very close to Sand Pebble (2105-50); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Hint of Mauve changes with the light
Hint of Mauve has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Hint of Mauve's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Hint of Mauve will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Hint of Mauve close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Hint of Mauve will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Hint of Mauve in real homes
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Hint of Mauve equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.7
Also close: Perfect Greige (ΔE 6.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.1
Also close: Smoked Trout (ΔE 5.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.8
Also close: Perfect Taupe (ΔE 7.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Hint of Mauve questions
What undertone does Hint of Mauve have?
Hint of Mauve has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Hint of Mauve's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Hint of Mauve a light or dark color?
Hint of Mauve has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 42.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 43, Hint of Mauve has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Hint of Mauve in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dressy Rose SW 6024 (close, ΔE 4.7); Farrow & Ball: Templeton Pink No.303 (closest available, ΔE 5.1); Behr: Mesa Taupe PPU5-14 (closest available, ΔE 5.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Hint of Mauve?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Hint of Mauve's undertone.
Where does Hint of Mauve work best?
Hint of Mauve works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 43, Hint of Mauve has visible color without darkening a room much.
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