Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Antique Mauve |
| SKU | PMD-53 |
| Hex | #AB9998 |
| RGB | 171, 153, 152 |
| HSL | 3°, 10%, 63% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Antique Mauve
Antique Mauve sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Antique Mauve is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Antique Mauve within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #AB9998 in HSL space. Pair Antique Mauve with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Antique Mauve Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Antique Mauve from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr PMD-53 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Antique Mauve
The closest Valspar equivalent of Antique Mauve is Dusky Hyacinth (1003-10A). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.8 vs 34). If Valspar is your counter, order Dusky Hyacinth and you'll get the same color. See the full Dusky Hyacinth swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Antique Mauve
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Coffee Custard (PPG1047-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Antique Mauve without repainting risk. See the full Coffee Custard swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Antique Mauve
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Antique Mauve is Twilight Taupe (DE6060) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Twilight Taupe swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Antique Mauve
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Antique Mauve. The nearest is Truly Taupe (SW 6038) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Truly Taupe swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Antique Mauve
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Antique Mauve — the nearest deck color, Gray Stone (406-4DB), is clearly different (ΔE 6.04). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-53 instead. See the full Gray Stone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Antique Mauve
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Antique Mauve — the nearest deck color, Jet Gray (0548), is clearly different (ΔE 6.68). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-53 instead. See the full Jet Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Antique Mauve
Benjamin Moore doesn't make a true equivalent of Antique Mauve — the nearest deck color, Creekbed (1006), is clearly different (ΔE 6.79). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-53 instead. See the full Creekbed swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Antique Mauve
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Antique Mauve — the nearest deck color, Coco Malt (C2-796), is clearly different (ΔE 6.8). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-53 instead. See the full Coco Malt swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Antique Mauve
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Antique Mauve — the nearest deck color, Watering Can (JG-135), is clearly different (ΔE 7.33). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-53 instead. See the full Watering Can swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Antique Mauve
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Antique Mauve — the nearest deck color, Worsted (NO. 284), is clearly different (ΔE 7.46). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-53 instead. See the full Worsted swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Antique Mauve
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Antique Mauve — the nearest deck color, Big Spender (0212), is clearly different (ΔE 8.47). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-53 instead. See the full Big Spender swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Antique Mauve
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Antique Mauve — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 9.02). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-53 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Antique Mauve
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Antique Mauve — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 9.03). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-53 instead. See the full Anita swatch →