Dusty Mauve 2174-40 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D39286, LRV 36 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Faded Rose from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D39286 · 2174-40
Dusty Mauve
36%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Dusty Mauve Technical Profile
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Dusty Mauve in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dusty 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 MooreDusty Mauve
Nearly identical
PPGFaded Rose
Faded Rose
PPG
Nearly identical
Peach Preserve
Behr
Nearly identical
Field of Flowers
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rose De Mai
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Constant Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Coral House
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Alexandra Peach
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Rocky Cliff
Vista Paint
Very similar
Coral Ridge
Kilz
Very similar
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dusty Mauve
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dusty Mauve
#D39286
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6A27C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Dusty Mauve
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dusty 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 Dusty Mauve.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dusty Mauve — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dusty Mauve have?
Dusty Mauve by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dusty Mauve in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dusty Mauve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusty Mauve are Faded Rose by PPG (a near-identical match), Peach Preserve by Behr (a near-identical match), Field of Flowers by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dusty 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 Dusty Mauve?
Dusty Mauve has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dusty Mauve's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.