Central Mauve 1412 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A7A7BE, LRV 40 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Luster Blue from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A7A7BE · 1412
Central Mauve
40%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Central Mauve Technical Profile
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Central Mauve in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Central Mauve in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCentral Mauve
Nearly identical
Vista PaintLuster Blue
Luster Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Butterfly Bush
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lavender Lake
Valspar
Nearly identical
Spring Tulip
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Upscale
Behr
Very similar
Morning Violet
PPG
Very similar
Fortnight Lily
Kilz
Very similar
Madder Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Vesper Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Central Mauve
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Central Mauve
#A7A7BE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9985AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Central Mauve
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Central 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Central Mauve.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Central Mauve — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Central Mauve have?
Central Mauve by Benjamin Moore has a cool (violet) 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 Central Mauve in your own space before committing.
What colors match Central Mauve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Central Mauve are Luster Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Butterfly Bush by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Lavender Lake by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Central 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 Central Mauve?
Central Mauve has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.6, 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 Central Mauve's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.