Desert Mauve DE6016 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E8D2D6, 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.
Ref. #E8D2D6 · DE6016
Desert Mauve
68%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Desert Mauve Technical Profile
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Desert Mauve in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Desert Mauve in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsDesert Mauve
Nearly identical
Vista PaintEasterville
Easterville
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Santolina Blooms
PPG
Nearly identical
Demure
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mauve Tint
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Malibu Coast
Behr
Nearly identical
Orleans Violet
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pink Taffy
Valspar
Very similar
Sweet Blush
Kilz
Very similar
French Lavender
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desert Mauve
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Desert Mauve.
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Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Desert Mauve in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Mauve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Mauve are Easterville by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Santolina Blooms by PPG (a near-identical match), Demure by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Desert Mauve's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.