Misted Mauve 446-1DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #DCD6D5, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hint of Violet from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DCD6D5 · 446-1DB
Misted Mauve
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Misted Mauve Technical Profile
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Misted Mauve in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Misted Mauve in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyMisted Mauve
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreHint of Violet
Hint of Violet
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Go To Gray
PPG
Nearly identical
Mind of Her Own
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rose Pearl
Behr
Nearly identical
Snow Peak
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Plum Proud
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Smart White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Worsted
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Santo
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Barely Mocha
Kilz
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Misted Mauve
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Misted Mauve
#DCD6D5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9F85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Misted Mauve
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Misted 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Misted Mauve.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Misted Mauve — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Misted Mauve have?
Misted Mauve by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Misted Mauve in your own space before committing.
What colors match Misted Mauve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Misted Mauve are Hint of Violet by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Go To Gray by PPG (a near-identical match), Balanced by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Misted 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 Misted Mauve?
Misted Mauve has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.1, 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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Why Misted Mauve's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.