Ref. #E4B3CC · DE5016
Muddy Mauve
53%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Muddy Mauve Technical Profile
What color is Muddy Mauve? It's a medium warm pink with the hex code #E4B3CC. Colors similar to Muddy Mauve include Behr Tea Room, Benjamin Moore Wild Heart, Valspar Lofty Delight. Muddy Mauve has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 53, Muddy Mauve sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like Simply White, blonde wood floors, and brass or gold hardware. Deep green or forest accents add contrast that keeps it from feeling too sweet. Under 2700K warm bulbs pinks and magentas glow warmly, leaning coral. Under 4000K cool light they read more vibrant — important for nursery and bedroom planning where bulb choice changes the mood.
Colors Similar to Muddy Mauve
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the pink color family.
What colors match Muddy Mauve from other brands?
The closest matches are Tea Room by Behr (#E0B1C6), Wild Heart by Benjamin Moore (#E4B0C6), Lofty Delight by Valspar (#DEB3CC). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Muddy Mauve?
Muddy Mauve has an LRV of 53.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.