ColorplanBenjamin Moore Victorian Mauve (2114-50) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 48. Closest matches: Behr Grape Creme (PPU16-11). For trim, try Mirage White (2116-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 47.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C2B5B7 |
| RGB | 194, 181, 183 |
| HSL | 351°, 10%, 74% |
About Victorian Mauve
Victorian Mauve (2114-50) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a soft pink undertone. With an LRV of 48, Victorian Mauve has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Victorian 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, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Violetta (AF-615); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Victorian Mauve changes with the light
Victorian Mauve has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Victorian Mauve will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Victorian 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 Victorian Mauve close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Victorian Mauve will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Victorian Mauve in real homes
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Victorian 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
Closest available · ΔE 7.3
Also close: Alpaca (ΔE 7.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.0
Also close: Dove Tale (ΔE 5.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Victorian Mauve questions
What undertone does Victorian Mauve have?
Victorian Mauve has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Victorian Mauve's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Victorian Mauve a light or dark color?
Victorian Mauve has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 47.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 48, Victorian Mauve has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Victorian Mauve in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Requisite Gray SW 7023 (closest available, ΔE 7.3); Farrow & Ball: Peignoir No.286 (closest available, ΔE 5.0); Behr: Grape Creme PPU16-11 (close, ΔE 5.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Victorian Mauve?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Victorian Mauve's undertone.
Where does Victorian Mauve work best?
Victorian Mauve works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 48, Victorian Mauve has visible color without darkening a room much.
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