Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Victorian Mauve |
| SKU | 150F-4 |
| Hex | #B5839D |
| RGB | 181, 131, 157 |
| HSL | 329°, 25%, 61% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr Victorian Mauve
Victorian Mauve sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Victorian Mauve 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
12 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Victorian 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 #B5839D in HSL space. Pair Victorian 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 Victorian Mauve Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Victorian 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 150F-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Victorian Mauve
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Victorian Mauve is Red Clover (SW 6564) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Red Clover swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Victorian Mauve
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Victorian Mauve. The nearest is Begonia (2083-40) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Begonia swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Victorian Mauve
At Valspar, the closest color to Victorian Mauve is A Plum Job (V039-4) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30.5 vs 28) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full A Plum Job swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Victorian Mauve
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Victorian Mauve. The nearest is Thornberry (PPG18-20) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Thornberry swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Victorian Mauve
Glidden has no exact twin of Victorian Mauve. The nearest is Thornberry (PPG18-20) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Thornberry swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Victorian Mauve
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Victorian Mauve. The nearest is Plum-med Purple (246-5DB) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Plum-med Purple swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Victorian Mauve
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Victorian Mauve is Victoria Rose (HGSW 1014) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Victoria Rose swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Victorian Mauve
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Victorian Mauve. The nearest is First Plum (DE5018) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full First Plum swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Victorian Mauve
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Victorian Mauve. The nearest is Rangwali (NO. 296) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rangwali swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Victorian Mauve
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Victorian Mauve. The nearest is Punch of Pink (0113) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Punch of Pink swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Victorian Mauve
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Victorian Mauve. The nearest is Punch of Pink (0113) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Punch of Pink swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Victorian Mauve
Kompozit has no exact twin of Victorian Mauve. The nearest is Punch of Pink (0113) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Punch of Pink swatch →