Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Antique Mauve |
| SKU | PMD-53 |
| Hex | #AB9998 |
| RGB | 171, 153, 152 |
| HSL | 3°, 10%, 63% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| 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 by brand
7 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
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.
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Antique Mauve
Glidden's nearest match is Coffee Custard (PPG1047-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Antique Mauve
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Antique Mauve. The nearest is Truly Taupe (HGSW 3435) 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 →
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 →