Ref. #E1DAE7 · 100E-2
Mauve Mist
66%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Mauve Mist Technical Profile
What color is Mauve Mist? It's a light warm purple with the hex code #E1DAE7. Colors similar to Mauve Mist include Benjamin Moore Sugarplum, Sherwin-Williams Inspired Lilac, Hirshfield's Violet Pearl. Mauve Mist has a cool (violet) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 66, Mauve Mist sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites for trim, walnut floors, and either brass or matte black hardware depending on whether you want warm or grounded contrast. Sage green works as a complementary accent. Purples are the most lighting-sensitive paint family. 2700K bulbs push them toward mauve or pink; 4000K daylight keeps them violet or even slightly blue. Always sample at multiple times of day.
Colors Similar to Mauve Mist
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Sugarplum
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Inspired Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Violet Pearl
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Heart's Aflutter
Valspar
Nearly identical
Orchid Lane
PPG
Nearly identical
Violet Pearl
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lingering Lilac
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Colorado Dawn
Kilz
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mauve Mist
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mauve Mist
#E1DAE7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85AC
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mauve Mist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mauve Mist 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 Mist.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mauve Mist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mauve Mist have?
Mauve Mist by Behr has a cool (violet) undertone and belongs to the purple color family.
What colors match Mauve Mist from other brands?
The closest matches are Sugarplum by Benjamin Moore (#E4DDE9), Inspired Lilac by Sherwin-Williams (#DFD9E4), Violet Pearl by Hirshfield's (#E1DAE4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Mauve Mist?
Mauve Mist has an LRV of 66.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mauve Mist's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.