Mauv-Elous reads as warm and personal — works in bedrooms, nurseries, and any space where softness and warmth are the goal. At LRV 51 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Skip it as a whole-room color in spaces meant to feel neutral or understated — it reads soft and personal, best as an accent.
Ref. #D2B6BE · 347-3DB
Mauv-Elous
51%LRV Value
Mauv-Elous Technical Profile
What color is Dutch Boy Mauv-Elous (347-3DB)? It's a medium warm pink — hex #D2B6BE, LRV 51. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Mauv-Elous is Sherwin-Williams Delightful — a near-identical match on the wall, with Dunn-Edwards Melting Violet and PPG Mauvedust also close. At LRV 51, Mauv-Elous 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. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. 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. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Colors Similar to Mauv-Elous
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Delightful
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Melting Violet
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mauvedust
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Nearly identical
Plymouth Notch
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Nearly identical
Lavender Blessing
Vista Paint
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Lavender Blessing
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lindsey Lilac
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Pink Attraction
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mauv-Elous
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mauv-Elous
#D2B6BE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8D85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mauv-Elous
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mauv-Elous 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Mauv-Elous.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mauv-Elous — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Mauv-Elous from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mauv-Elous are Delightful by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Melting Violet by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Mauvedust by PPG (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Mauv-Elous's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Mauv-Elous?
Mauv-Elous has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.9, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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