Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Muse |
| SKU | 700B-4 |
| Hex | #A17F8D |
| RGB | 161, 127, 141 |
| HSL | 335°, 15%, 56% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr Muse
Muse sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its magenta 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.
Muse is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches by brand
10 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 pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Muse 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 #A17F8D in HSL space. Pair Muse 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 Muse Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Muse 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 700B-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Muse
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Ruby Violet (SW 9076), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Muse without repainting risk. See the full Ruby Violet swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Muse
Valspar has no exact twin of Muse. The nearest is Mellow Mauve (1004-7C) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mellow Mauve swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Muse
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Muse. The nearest is Mauve Madness (PPG1049-5) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mauve Madness swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Muse
Glidden has no exact twin of Muse. The nearest is Mauve Madness (PPG1049-5) at ΔE 4.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mauve Madness swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Muse
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Muse is Redbluff (301-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Redbluff swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Muse
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Muse. The nearest is Plumeria Blossom (HGSW 2024) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Plumeria Blossom swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Muse
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Muse. The nearest is Plumville (DE6012) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Plumville swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Muse
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Muse is Lover's Tryst (0099) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lover's Tryst swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Muse
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Muse is Lover's Tryst (0099) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lover's Tryst swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Muse
At Kompozit, the closest color to Muse is Lover's Tryst (0099) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lover's Tryst swatch →