Mulberry Wine 1251 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A38A8C, LRV 28 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smoky Quartz from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A38A8C · 1251
Mulberry Wine
28%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Mulberry Wine Technical Profile
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Mulberry Wine in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mulberry Wine in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreMulberry Wine
Nearly identical
PPGSmoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz
PPG
Nearly identical
Cameo Rose
Behr
Nearly identical
Rosaline Pearl
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tea Slipper
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Ash Hollow
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mellow Mauve
Valspar
Very similar
Luberon
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Baby Sprout
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Historic Rose
Kilz
Visible difference
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mulberry Wine
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mulberry Wine
#A38A8C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9685
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mulberry Wine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mulberry Wine 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 Mulberry Wine.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mulberry Wine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mulberry Wine have?
Mulberry Wine by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) 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 Mulberry Wine in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mulberry Wine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mulberry Wine are Smoky Quartz by PPG (a near-identical match), Cameo Rose by Behr (a near-identical match), Rosaline Pearl by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mulberry Wine'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 Mulberry Wine?
Mulberry Wine has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.9, 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 Mulberry Wine's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.