Muse 700B-4 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A17F8D, estimated LRV 25 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ruby Violet from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #A17F8D · 700B-4
Muse
25%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Muse Technical Profile
HEX Code#A17F8D
RGB161, 127, 141
Estimated LRV24.7
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Muse
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Muse
#A17F8D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8885
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Muse
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Muse 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
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Muse — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Muse have?
Muse by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Muse from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Muse are Ruby Violet by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Pastel Violet by RAL (a very close match), Redbluff by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Muse'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 Muse?
Muse has a estimated lightness value of 24.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Muse's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.