Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Hint Of Mauve |
| SKU | 30RR 42/079 |
| Hex | #C0A9B2 |
| RGB | 192, 169, 178 |
| HSL | 337°, 15%, 71% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | magenta / warm |
| Family | Purple |
About Glidden Hint Of Mauve
Hint Of Mauve sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
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. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Hint Of Mauve within Glidden'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 #C0A9B2 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.
Glidden 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 Glidden 30RR 42/079 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 doesn't make a true equivalent of Hint Of Mauve — the nearest deck color, Chaise Mauve (SW 6016), is clearly different (ΔE 5.25). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30RR 42/079 instead. See the full Chaise Mauve swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Hint Of Mauve
At Behr, the closest color to Hint Of Mauve is Pottery Clay (700A-3) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pottery Clay swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Hint Of Mauve
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Hint Of Mauve. The nearest is Magic Potion (1250) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Magic Potion swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Hint Of Mauve
Valspar has no exact twin of Hint Of Mauve. The nearest is Midsummer Twilight (4001-3C) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.5 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Midsummer Twilight swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hint Of Mauve
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Hint Of Mauve. The nearest is Lighthearted Rose (PPG1049-4) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lighthearted Rose swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hint Of Mauve
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Hint Of Mauve is Plum-med Peony (346-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plum-med Peony swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hint Of Mauve
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Hint Of Mauve — the nearest deck color, Hint of Crimson (HGSW 3416), is clearly different (ΔE 5.25). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30RR 42/079 instead. See the full Hint of Crimson swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hint Of Mauve
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Hint Of Mauve — the nearest deck color, Antique Mauve (DE6395), is clearly different (ΔE 6.28). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30RR 42/079 instead. See the full Antique Mauve swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Hint Of Mauve
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Hint Of Mauve — the nearest deck color, Vintage Collection (JG-99), is clearly different (ΔE 8.18). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30RR 42/079 instead. See the full Vintage Collection swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Hint Of Mauve
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Hint Of Mauve. The nearest is Cinder Rose (NO. 246) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cinder Rose swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hint Of Mauve
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Hint Of Mauve is Pansy Posie (1212) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pansy Posie swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hint Of Mauve
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Desireé (1219), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Hint Of Mauve without repainting risk. See the full Desireé swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Hint Of Mauve
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Hint Of Mauve — the nearest deck color, Hue is the Artist? (R115), is clearly different (ΔE 5.11). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30RR 42/079 instead. See the full Hue is the Artist? swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Hint Of Mauve
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Hint Of Mauve — the nearest deck color, Tailored (C2-958), is clearly different (ΔE 12.16). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30RR 42/079 instead. See the full Tailored swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Hint Of Mauve
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Hint Of Mauve — the nearest deck color, Greige (PNT100-LT-13), is clearly different (ΔE 10.18). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30RR 42/079 instead. See the full Greige swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Hint Of Mauve
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Hint Of Mauve — the nearest deck color, Simmer Down (SIMMER DOWN), is clearly different (ΔE 7.34). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30RR 42/079 instead. See the full Simmer Down swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Hint Of Mauve
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Hint Of Mauve — the nearest deck color, Paloma (PALOMA), is clearly different (ΔE 8.08). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30RR 42/079 instead. See the full Paloma swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Hint Of Mauve
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Hint Of Mauve — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 10.18). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30RR 42/079 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Hint Of Mauve
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Hint Of Mauve — the nearest deck color, Aged Gray (285143), is clearly different (ΔE 12.14). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 30RR 42/079 instead. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Hint Of Mauve
Kompozit's nearest match is Desireé (1219), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Hint Of Mauve without repainting risk. See the full Desireé swatch →