Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Postmodern Mauve |
| SKU | PPU5-15 |
| Hex | #B39C8F |
| RGB | 179, 156, 143 |
| HSL | 22°, 19%, 63% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Postmodern Mauve
Postmodern Mauve sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Postmodern Mauve is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
14 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Postmodern 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 #B39C8F in HSL space. Pair Postmodern 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 Postmodern Mauve Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Postmodern 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 PPU5-15 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Postmodern Mauve
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Trusty Tan (SW 6087), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Postmodern Mauve without repainting risk. See the full Trusty Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Postmodern Mauve
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Postmodern Mauve is Whispering Woods (1012). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Whispering Woods and you'll get the same color. See the full Whispering Woods swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Postmodern Mauve
Valspar has no exact twin of Postmodern Mauve. The nearest is Faint Maple (2008-9C) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.8 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Faint Maple swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Postmodern Mauve
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Postmodern Mauve is Iris Mauve (PPG1016-5) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Iris Mauve swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Postmodern Mauve
At Glidden, the closest color to Postmodern Mauve is Iris Mauve (PPG1016-5) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Iris Mauve swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Postmodern Mauve
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Postmodern Mauve. The nearest is Iron Clawfoot (447-3DB) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Iron Clawfoot swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Postmodern Mauve
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Serene Tan (HGSW 3075), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Postmodern Mauve without repainting risk. See the full Serene Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Postmodern Mauve
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Postmodern Mauve is Bidwell Brown (DET698). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Bidwell Brown and you'll get the same color. See the full Bidwell Brown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Postmodern Mauve
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Dead Salmon (NO. 28), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Postmodern Mauve without repainting risk. See the full Dead Salmon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Postmodern Mauve
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Postmodern Mauve. The nearest is Village Crier (0190) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Village Crier swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Postmodern Mauve
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Postmodern Mauve is Natchez (0133) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Natchez swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Postmodern Mauve
At Kompozit, the closest color to Postmodern Mauve is Natchez (0133) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Natchez swatch →