Muddy Mauve DE5016 is a pink paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E4B3CC, estimated LRV 53 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tea Room from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #E4B3CC · DE5016
Muddy Mauve
53%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Muddy Mauve Technical Profile
HEX Code#E4B3CC
RGB228, 179, 204
Estimated LRV53.1
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypink
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Muddy Mauve
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#E0B1C6
Close digital match
Wild Heart
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#E4B0C6
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Lofty Delight
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#DEB3CC
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#E3AEC5
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Colors That Work With Muddy Mauve
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Muddy Mauve
#E4B3CC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B67C7C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Muddy Mauve
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Muddy 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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Muddy Mauve — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Muddy Mauve have?
Muddy Mauve by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink 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 Muddy Mauve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Muddy Mauve are Tea Room by Behr (a close digital match), Wild Heart by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Lofty Delight by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Muddy 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 Muddy Mauve?
Muddy Mauve has a estimated lightness value of 53.1, 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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Why Muddy Mauve's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.