Mauve Hint 878 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #EFE4DF, LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aimee from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFE4DF · 878
Mauve Hint
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mauve Hint Technical Profile
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Mauve Hint in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mauve Hint 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 Hint
Nearly identical
Vista PaintAimee
Aimee
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Macadamia Nut
PPG
Nearly identical
Aimee
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Primrose Bouquet
Behr
Nearly identical
Sweet Pastel
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cloudy Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Delighted Pink
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Great White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Intimate White
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Blushing White
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mauve Hint
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mauve Hint
#EFE4DF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA685
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mauve Hint
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mauve Hint 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 Hint.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mauve Hint — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mauve Hint have?
Mauve Hint 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 Mauve Hint in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mauve Hint from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mauve Hint are Aimee by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Macadamia Nut by PPG (a near-identical match), Siesta Sands by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mauve Hint'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 Hint?
Mauve Hint has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 76.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Mauve Hint's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.