Mauve Melody T16-18 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A69F9A, LRV 35 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wind in the Willows from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A69F9A · T16-18
Mauve Melody
35%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mauve Melody Technical Profile
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Mauve Melody in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mauve Melody in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMauve Melody
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsWind in the Willows
Wind in the Willows
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Historic Monument
Kilz
Nearly identical
Old Monterey Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Escarpment
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Functional Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Quarry Lane
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Gypsum Gap
Vista Paint
Very similar
Cloudy Today
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Graceful Gray
Valspar
Very similar
Pearl Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
Charleston Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mauve Melody
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mauve Melody
#A69F9A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAA85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mauve Melody
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mauve Melody Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Mauve Melody.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mauve Melody — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mauve Melody have?
Mauve Melody by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mauve Melody in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mauve Melody from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mauve Melody are Wind in the Willows by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Historic Monument by Kilz (a near-identical match), Dust Yourself Off by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mauve Melody'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 Mauve Melody?
Mauve Melody has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mauve Melody's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.