Teatime Mauve DEC700 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C8A89E, LRV 43 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Art Deco Pink from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C8A89E · DEC700
Teatime Mauve
43%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Teatime Mauve Technical Profile
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Teatime Mauve in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Teatime 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-EdwardsTeatime Mauve
Nearly identical
BehrArt Deco Pink
Art Deco Pink
Behr
Nearly identical
Café Mocha
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Naked Clay
Valspar
Nearly identical
Velveteen Crush
PPG
Nearly identical
Sandbank
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Andes Ash
Vista Paint
Very similar
Andes Ash
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Hennepin Stone
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tan Blush
Kilz
Very similar
Cinder Rose
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Teatime Mauve
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Teatime Mauve
#C8A89E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA385
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Teatime Mauve
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Teatime 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 Teatime Mauve.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Teatime Mauve — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Teatime Mauve have?
Teatime Mauve by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Teatime Mauve in your own space before committing.
What colors match Teatime Mauve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Teatime Mauve are Art Deco Pink by Behr (a near-identical match), Patchwork Pink by Behr (a near-identical match), Café Mocha by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Teatime 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 Teatime Mauve?
Teatime Mauve has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.8, 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 Teatime Mauve's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.