Hint of Mauve 2097-50 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C4ABA2, LRV 44 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Painted Desert Sand from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C4ABA2 · 2097-50
Hint of Mauve
44%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hint of Mauve Technical Profile
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Hint of Mauve in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hint 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 →
Benjamin MooreHint of Mauve
Nearly identical
ValsparPainted Desert Sand
Painted Desert Sand
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dusty Rosewood
Behr
Nearly identical
Taupe Tapestry
PPG
Very similar
Frontier Land
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Insightful Rose
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Allegory
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dancing Deer
Vista Paint
Very similar
Oak Plank
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Simply Taupe
Kilz
Very similar
Templeton Pink
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hint of Mauve
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hint of Mauve
#C4ABA2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA485
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hint of Mauve
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hint of 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 Hint of Mauve.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hint of Mauve — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hint of Mauve have?
Hint of Mauve by Benjamin Moore 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 Hint of Mauve in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hint of Mauve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hint of Mauve are Painted Desert Sand by Valspar (a near-identical match), Dusty Rosewood by Behr (a near-identical match), Glamorous Taupe by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hint 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 Hint of Mauve?
Hint of Mauve has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.5, 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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