Mauve Desert 2113-50 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B2A3A5, LRV 38 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Intuitive from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B2A3A5 · 2113-50
Mauve Desert
38%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mauve Desert Technical Profile
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Mauve Desert in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mauve Desert in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreMauve Desert
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsIntuitive
Intuitive
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Object Of Desire
Behr
Nearly identical
Claystone
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Heather Ridge
Vista Paint
Very similar
Dusky Hyacinth
Valspar
Very similar
Coffee Custard
PPG
Very similar
Hazelnut
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Simply Taupe
Kilz
Very similar
Cozy Cover
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Dove Tale
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
White Aluminium
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mauve Desert
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mauve Desert
#B2A3A5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9485
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mauve Desert
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mauve Desert 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 Mauve Desert.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mauve Desert — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mauve Desert have?
Mauve Desert by Benjamin Moore 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 Mauve Desert in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mauve Desert from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mauve Desert are Intuitive by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Object Of Desire by Behr (a near-identical match), Violet Vista by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mauve Desert'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 Mauve Desert?
Mauve Desert has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.4, 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 Mauve Desert's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.