Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Mauve |
| SKU | CA068 |
| Hex | #C3B4A9 |
| RGB | 195, 180, 169 |
| HSL | 25°, 18%, 71% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Rodda Mauve
Mauve sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
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
17 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Rodda colors
closest in the Rodda deckThe nearest shades to Mauve within Rodda'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 #C3B4A9 in HSL space. Pair 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.
Rodda Mauve Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching 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 Rodda CA068 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mauve
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Diverse Beige (SW 6079), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mauve without repainting risk. See the full Diverse Beige swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mauve
Behr's nearest match is Smokestack (N220-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mauve without repainting risk. See the full Smokestack swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mauve
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Mauve is Knitting Basket (CSP-405). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Knitting Basket and you'll get the same color. See the full Knitting Basket swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mauve
At Valspar, the closest color to Mauve is Gallery Grey (2006-10B) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.1 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gallery Grey swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mauve
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Mauve. The nearest is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ghost Writer swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mauve
Glidden has no exact twin of Mauve. The nearest is Silver Dollar (PPG1022-3) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silver Dollar swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mauve
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Bare Titanium (404-2DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mauve without repainting risk. See the full Bare Titanium swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mauve
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Diverse Beige (HGSW 3086), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mauve without repainting risk. See the full Diverse Beige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mauve
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Ash Gray (DEC751), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mauve without repainting risk. See the full Ash Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Mauve
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Mauve. The nearest is Sunday Stroll (JG-19) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mauve
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Mauve is Jitney (NO. 293) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jitney swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mauve
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Mauve. The nearest is Thistle Gray (0197) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mauve
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Mauve is Thistle Gray (0197) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mauve
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Mauve is Filament (C2-798) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Filament swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Mauve
At Clare, the closest color to Mauve is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Greige swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Mauve
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Mauve. The nearest is Paloma (PALOMA) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Paloma swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mauve
At Kompozit, the closest color to Mauve is Thistle Gray (0197) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →