Wisp of Mauve by Behr paint color
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Wisp of Mauve

59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Wisp of Mauve PPU2-6 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D9C7BE, LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Abalone Shell from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Wisp of Mauve Technical Profile

HEX Code#D9C7BE
RGB217, 199, 190
LRV59.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr

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Wisp of Mauve in Every Brand

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

BehrWisp of Mauve
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsAbalone Shell

Abalone Shell

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

New Wool

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Coconut Macaroon

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Badlands Taupe

Valspar

Nearly identical

Coconut Macaroon

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Misty Blush

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

First Kiss

PPG

Nearly identical

Sandstone Quarry

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Peignoir

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Wool Stockings

Kilz

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Wisp of Mauve

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Wisp of Mauve

#D9C7BE

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADA785

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Wisp of Mauve

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Abalone Shell

Complement

Monet

Wisp of Mauve Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Peat

Pop

Warm Cider

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Brazil Nut

Pop

Laurel Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Meteorological

Pop

Hemisphere

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Cocoa Parfait

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Embroidery

Behr · PPU17-9

#D4BEBF

Burnished Clay

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#D2CCC4

More orange colors from other brands

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

Kitsilano Beach

Benjamin Moore · CC-278

#EBD3B2

Chipped Porcelain

Dutch Boy · 219-2DB

#F5E1AC

Wild Rice

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#D5BFB4

Sand Dollar

Benjamin Moore · 877

#F1ECE5

Golden Lake

Vista Paint · 0316

#D6C6A0

Earthy Cane

PPG · 1103-4

#C5B28B

Wisp of Mauve — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Wisp of Mauve have?
Wisp of Mauve by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Wisp of Mauve in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wisp of Mauve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wisp of Mauve are Abalone Shell by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), New Wool by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Coconut Macaroon by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wisp of 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 Wisp of Mauve?
Wisp of Mauve has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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