Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Mauvey Wauvey |
| SKU | 201-3DB |
| Hex | #CDAAB4 |
| RGB | 205, 170, 180 |
| HSL | 343°, 26%, 74% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Dutch Boy Mauvey Wauvey
Mauvey Wauvey sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, 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.
Mauvey Wauvey 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
10 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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Mauvey Wauvey within Dutch Boy'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 #CDAAB4 in HSL space. Pair Mauvey Wauvey 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.
Dutch Boy Mauvey Wauvey Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mauvey Wauvey 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 Dutch Boy 201-3DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Mauvey Wauvey
Behr's nearest match is Pottery Clay (700A-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Mauvey Wauvey without repainting risk. See the full Pottery Clay swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mauvey Wauvey
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Mauvey Wauvey is Damask Rose (2082-50) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 52 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Damask Rose swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mauvey Wauvey
At Valspar, the closest color to Mauvey Wauvey is Twilight Bloom (V077-3) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.1 vs 45) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Twilight Bloom swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mauvey Wauvey
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Pink Potion (PPG1045-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Mauvey Wauvey without repainting risk. See the full Pink Potion swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mauvey Wauvey
Glidden's nearest match is Pink Potion (PPG1045-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Mauvey Wauvey without repainting risk. See the full Pink Potion swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mauvey Wauvey
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Lady Flower (0112), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Mauvey Wauvey without repainting risk. See the full Lady Flower swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mauvey Wauvey
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Mauvey Wauvey. The nearest is Desireé (1219) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Desireé swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mauvey Wauvey
Kompozit has no exact twin of Mauvey Wauvey. The nearest is Desireé (1219) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Desireé swatch →