ColorplanBenjamin Moore Wisp of Mauve (2098-60) is a light pink with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 61. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Malted Milk (SW 6057), Farrow & Ball Calamine (No.230) and Behr Stolen Kiss (MQ3-34). For trim, try Oyster (2115-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 61.2 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DBCAC3 |
| RGB | 219, 202, 195 |
| HSL | 18°, 25%, 81% |
About Wisp of Mauve
Wisp of Mauve (2098-60) is a light pink from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 61, Wisp of Mauve has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Wisp 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 Misty Blush (2097-60); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Wisp of Mauve changes with the light
Wisp 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
Wisp of Mauve's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Wisp 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 Wisp of Mauve close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Wisp of Mauve will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Wisp of Mauve in real homes
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Wisp 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 2.7
Also close: Pink Shadow (ΔE 3.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Wisp of Mauve questions
What undertone does Wisp of Mauve have?
Wisp of Mauve has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Wisp of Mauve's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Wisp of Mauve a light or dark color?
Wisp of Mauve has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 61.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 61, Wisp of Mauve has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Wisp of Mauve in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Malted Milk SW 6057 (close, ΔE 2.7); Farrow & Ball: Calamine No.230 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (close, ΔE 4.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Wisp of Mauve?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Wisp of Mauve's undertone.
Where does Wisp of Mauve work best?
Wisp of Mauve works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 61, Wisp of Mauve has visible color without darkening a room much.
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