Antique Mauve PMD-53 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AB9998, estimated LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dusky Hyacinth from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #AB9998 · PMD-53
Antique Mauve
34%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Antique Mauve Technical Profile
HEX Code#AB9998
RGB171, 153, 152
Estimated LRV33.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Antique Mauve
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Antique Mauve
#AB9998
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9B85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Antique Mauve
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Antique Mauve Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Antique Mauve — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Antique Mauve have?
Antique Mauve by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Antique Mauve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Antique Mauve are Dusky Hyacinth by Valspar (a close digital match), Coffee Custard by PPG (a close digital match), Hazelnut by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Antique Mauve's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Antique Mauve?
Antique Mauve has a estimated lightness value of 33.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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