Muddy Mauve DE5016 is a pink paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E4B3CC, 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.
Ref. #E4B3CC · DE5016
Muddy Mauve
53%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Muddy Mauve Technical Profile
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Muddy Mauve in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Muddy 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-EdwardsMuddy Mauve
Nearly identical
BehrTea Room
Tea Room
Behr
Nearly identical
Wild Heart
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lofty Delight
Valspar
Nearly identical
Baby Yourself
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Doll Cheeks
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Bashful Pink
PPG
Very similar
Baby Girl
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Berry Cream
Kilz
Very similar
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Childlike
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Muddy Mauve
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Muddy Mauve.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Muddy Mauve in your own space before committing.
What colors match Muddy Mauve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Muddy Mauve are Tea Room by Behr (a near-identical match), Wild Heart by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Lofty Delight by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Muddy Mauve's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.