Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Dusty Mauve |
| SKU | 2174-40 |
| Hex | #D29185 |
| RGB | 210, 145, 133 |
| HSL | 9°, 46%, 67% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Benjamin Moore Dusty Mauve
Dusty 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 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.
Dusty Mauve is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Dusty Mauve within Benjamin Moore'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 #D29185 in HSL space. Pair Dusty 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.
Benjamin Moore Dusty Mauve Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dusty 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 Benjamin Moore 2174-40 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusty Mauve
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Dusty Mauve is Coral Island (SW 6332) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coral Island swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dusty Mauve
Behr's nearest match is Peach Preserve (T15-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Mauve without repainting risk. See the full Peach Preserve swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dusty Mauve
At Valspar, the closest color to Dusty Mauve is Nectarine Spice (8003-8D) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nectarine Spice swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dusty Mauve
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Dusty Mauve is Orange Essential (PPG1063-5) — very close at ΔE 2.73, 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 Orange Essential swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dusty Mauve
The closest Glidden equivalent of Dusty Mauve is Faded Rose (30YR 35/264). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If Glidden is your counter, order Faded Rose and you'll get the same color. See the full Faded Rose swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dusty Mauve
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Dusty Mauve is Red Rock Canyon (306-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Red Rock Canyon swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusty Mauve
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Dusty Mauve is Salmon River Run (HGSW 2075) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Salmon River Run swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dusty Mauve
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Rose de Mai (DET432), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Mauve without repainting risk. See the full Rose de Mai swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dusty Mauve
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Dusty Mauve is Graceful Ballerina (1073) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Graceful Ballerina swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dusty Mauve
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Dusty Mauve is Simmering Ridge (0050) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Simmering Ridge swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dusty Mauve
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Dusty Mauve. The nearest is Foxglove (C2-512) at ΔE 3.64 — 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 Foxglove swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Dusty Mauve
Clare has no exact twin of Dusty Mauve. The nearest is Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dusty Mauve
At Kompozit, the closest color to Dusty Mauve is Simmering Ridge (0050) — very close at ΔE 2.89, 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 Simmering Ridge swatch →