Mauve Mystery 407-1DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #DAC3BA, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Summer Beige from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DAC3BA · 407-1DB
Mauve Mystery
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mauve Mystery Technical Profile
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Mauve Mystery in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mauve Mystery in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyMauve Mystery
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSummer Beige
Summer Beige
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rose Scroll
Valspar
Nearly identical
Summer Beige
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bella Mia
Behr
Nearly identical
Cheerful Heart
PPG
Nearly identical
Pink Shadow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Canyon Dusk
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Acapulco Sand
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wool Stockings
Kilz
Nearly identical
Peignoir
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mauve Mystery
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mauve Mystery
#DAC3BA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA485
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mauve Mystery
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mauve Mystery 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
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More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mauve Mystery — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mauve Mystery have?
Mauve Mystery by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mauve Mystery in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mauve Mystery from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mauve Mystery are Summer Beige by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Rose Scroll by Valspar (a near-identical match), Summer Beige by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mauve Mystery'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 Mauve Mystery?
Mauve Mystery has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.5, 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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