Magical Mauve DE6011 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BAA3A9, LRV 40 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bedroom Plum from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BAA3A9 · DE6011
Magical Mauve
40%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Magical Mauve Technical Profile
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Magical Mauve in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Magical 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-EdwardsMagical Mauve
Nearly identical
ValsparBedroom Plum
Bedroom Plum
Valspar
Nearly identical
Quiet Refuge
Behr
Nearly identical
Hint of Mauve
PPG
Very similar
Magic Potion
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Intuitive
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Desireé
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Desireé
Vista Paint
Very similar
Reddish Egret
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cinder Rose
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Mauve Melody
Kilz
Very similar
Air .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
White Aluminium
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Magical Mauve
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Magical Mauve
#BAA3A9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8E85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Magical Mauve
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Magical 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 Magical Mauve.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Magical Mauve — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Magical Mauve have?
Magical Mauve by Dunn-Edwards 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 Magical Mauve in your own space before committing.
What colors match Magical Mauve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Magical Mauve are Bedroom Plum by Valspar (a near-identical match), Quiet Refuge by Behr (a near-identical match), Hint of Mauve by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Magical 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 Magical Mauve?
Magical Mauve has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.5, 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 Magical Mauve's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.