Rose Mauve DET403 is a neutral paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #AF9690, LRV 33 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Iris Mauve from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AF9690 · DET403
Rose Mauve
33%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Rose Mauve Technical Profile
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Rose Mauve in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rose 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-EdwardsRose Mauve
Nearly identical
PPGIris Mauve
Iris Mauve
PPG
Nearly identical
Cherry Taupe
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lite Cocoa
Behr
Very similar
Open Road
Vista Paint
Very similar
Seaside Sand
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Dressy Rose
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Plum Punch
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Natchez
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Clove
Kilz
Visible difference
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rose Mauve
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rose Mauve
#AF9690
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA185
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rose Mauve
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rose 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 Rose Mauve.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rose Mauve — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rose Mauve have?
Rose Mauve by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Rose Mauve in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rose Mauve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rose Mauve are Iris Mauve by PPG (a near-identical match), Cherry Taupe by Valspar (a near-identical match), Tawny Mushroom by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Rose 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 Rose Mauve?
Rose Mauve has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.9, 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 Rose Mauve's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.