Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Hint of Mauve |
| SKU | 2097-50 |
| Hex | #C3AAA1 |
| RGB | 195, 170, 161 |
| HSL | 16°, 22%, 70% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Hint of Mauve
Hint of Mauve sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
Hint of 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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Hint of 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 #C3AAA1 in HSL space. Pair Hint of 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 Hint of Mauve Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hint of 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 2097-50 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hint of Mauve
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Hint of Mauve. The nearest is Chelsea Mauve (SW 2) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chelsea Mauve swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Hint of Mauve
Behr's nearest match is Patchwork Pink (HDC-NT-06), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Hint of Mauve without repainting risk. See the full Patchwork Pink swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Hint of Mauve
At Valspar, the closest color to Hint of Mauve is Adirondack Path (2004-10A) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41.3 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Adirondack Path swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hint of Mauve
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Hint of Mauve is Taupe Tapestry (PPG1072-4) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Taupe Tapestry swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Hint of Mauve
At Glidden, the closest color to Hint of Mauve is Council Bluff Tan (90YR 43/101) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Council Bluff Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hint of Mauve
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Hint of Mauve is Goose Island (408-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Goose Island swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hint of Mauve
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Hint of Mauve is Teatime Mauve (DEC700) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Teatime Mauve swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Hint of Mauve
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Hint of Mauve is Rosy Pink (JG-154) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rosy Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hint of Mauve
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Hint of Mauve is Oak Plank (0148) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oak Plank swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hint of Mauve
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Hint of Mauve is Oak Plank (0148) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oak Plank swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Hint of Mauve
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Hint of Mauve is Havana (HAVANA) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Havana swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Hint of Mauve
At Kompozit, the closest color to Hint of Mauve is Oak Plank (0148) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oak Plank swatch →