Smoked Mauve PPU17-12 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A89C98, LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gypsum Gap from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A89C98 · PPU17-12
Smoked Mauve
34%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Smoked Mauve Technical Profile
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Smoked Mauve in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Smoked Mauve in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSmoked Mauve
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGypsum Gap
Gypsum Gap
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Twilight Taupe
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Truly Taupe
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Historic Monument
Kilz
Very similar
Winter's Nap
PPG
Very similar
Claystone
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Channel Seal Gray
Valspar
Very similar
Soho Loft
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Charleston Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Jet Gray
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pearl Light Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Smoked Mauve
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smoked Mauve
#A89C98
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA385
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smoked Mauve
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smoked Mauve 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 Smoked Mauve.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Smoked Mauve — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smoked Mauve have?
Smoked Mauve by Behr has a neutral 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 Smoked Mauve in your own space before committing.
What colors match Smoked Mauve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoked Mauve are Gypsum Gap by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Twilight Taupe by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Truly Taupe by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Smoked 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 Smoked Mauve?
Smoked Mauve has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.4, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Smoked Mauve's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.