Vintage Mauve PPU17-11 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BAAFAD, LRV 44 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Natural Echo from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BAAFAD · PPU17-11
Vintage Mauve
44%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Vintage Mauve Technical Profile
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Vintage Mauve in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Vintage Mauve in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrVintage Mauve
Nearly identical
KilzNatural Echo
Natural Echo
Kilz
Nearly identical
Silver Plated
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Elephant Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Antique Mauve
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
London Coach
Valspar
Nearly identical
Jack Rabbit
PPG
Nearly identical
Queen Anne Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dove Tale
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Smoky Wings
Hirshfield's
Very similar
North Island
Vista Paint
Very similar
Air .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
White Aluminium
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Vintage Mauve
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vintage Mauve
#BAAFAD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9F85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vintage Mauve
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vintage 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 Vintage 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.
Vintage Mauve — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vintage Mauve have?
Vintage 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 Vintage Mauve in your own space before committing.
What colors match Vintage Mauve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vintage Mauve are Natural Echo by Kilz (a near-identical match), Always Taupe by Kilz (a near-identical match), Silver Plated by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Vintage 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 Vintage Mauve?
Vintage Mauve has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.1, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Vintage Mauve's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.