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Postmodern Mauve

35%LRV Value
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Postmodern Mauve PPU5-15 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B39C8F, LRV 35 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bidwell Brown from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Postmodern Mauve Technical Profile

HEX Code#B39C8F
RGB179, 156, 143
LRV35.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandBehr

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Postmodern Mauve in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Postmodern Mauve in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrPostmodern Mauve
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBidwell Brown

Bidwell Brown

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Whispering Woods

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Dead Salmon

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Free Wheeling

Valspar

Nearly identical

Cozy Cover

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Emerging Taupe

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Cozy Cover

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Wright Stone Grey

PPG

Very similar

Sanded Grout

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Clove

Kilz

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Postmodern Mauve

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Postmodern Mauve

#B39C8F

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADA885

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Postmodern Mauve

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Neutral Wheat

Complement

Windsurf

Postmodern Mauve Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Close Knit

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Coppery

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Laurel Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Hemisphere

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

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Rich Taupe

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Chateau

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Fretwire

Behr · T11-7

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Mocha Foam

Behr · T15-17

#BBA28E

Jackal

Behr · T12-12

#A9A093

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Midnight Clover

PPG · 1138-7

#3C574E

Country Faire

Dutch Boy · 329-3DB

#A9C0AD

Gray Morn

Valspar · 8006-11B

#CACACA

Smoky Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 7604

#596E79

Carambola

Sherwin-Williams · 9667

#EFEBD1

Spring Forest

Vista Paint · 0738

#65906D

Postmodern Mauve — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Postmodern Mauve have?
Postmodern Mauve by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Postmodern Mauve in your own space before committing.
What colors match Postmodern Mauve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Postmodern Mauve are Bidwell Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Whispering Woods by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Muddy York by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Postmodern 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 Postmodern Mauve?
Postmodern Mauve has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.3, 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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