Desert Mauve DE6016 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E8D2D6, estimated LRV 68 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Easterville from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #E8D2D6 · DE6016
Desert Mauve
68%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Desert Mauve Technical Profile
HEX Code#E8D2D6
RGB232, 210, 214
Estimated LRV68.1
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyred
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Desert Mauve
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Mauve
#E8D2D6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9285
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Mauve
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert 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
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Desert Mauve — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Mauve have?
Desert Mauve by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Desert Mauve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Mauve are Easterville by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Santolina Blooms by PPG (a close digital match), Demure by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Desert 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 Desert Mauve?
Desert Mauve has a estimated lightness value of 68.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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