Mauve Mist
1264 · #BE999A · LRV 36 — warm red tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Razzle Dazzle20
- 2Coming up Roses30
- 3Mauve Mist36
- 4Pale Cherry Blossom61
- 5Romance66
What Color Is Mauve Mist, Really?
Mauve Mist reads as a warm red tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 1264 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Mauve Mist
Mauve Mist 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.
How Lighting Changes Mauve Mist
Mauve Mist sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Most complaints about Mauve Mist are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Benjamin Moore 1264 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | OrchidSW 71 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.7 | 37 | Color page → |
| Behr | Twilight BlushPMD-71 · Behr | 3.2 | 35 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Cameo Pink1006-8A · Valspar | 1.4 | 34.8 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Mexicali RosePPG18-06 · PPG / Glidden | 1.7 | 38 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Mexicali RosePPG18-06 · Glidden | 1.7 | 38 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Rosey Glow401-3DB · Dutch Boy | 3.8 | 38 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Mauve Mist within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #BE999A in HSL space. Pair Mauve Mist with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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