Misted Mauve 446-1DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #DCD6D5, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #DCD6D5 · 446-1DB
Misted Mauve
68%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Misted Mauve Technical Profile
HEX Code#DCD6D5
RGB220, 214, 213
Estimated LRV68.1
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandDutch Boy
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hint of Violet
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#DDD5D4
Close digital match
Go To Gray
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#DCD8D7
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Mind of Her Own
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#E1DBDA
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Rose Pearl
Behr
#E2DCDA
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Snow Peak
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#E0DCDB
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Plum Proud
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#E0D7D7
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Smart White
Sherwin-Williams
#E4DBD8
Close digital match
Worsted
Farrow & Ball
#D3CFCD
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#D6D2CE
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Colors That Work With Misted Mauve
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Misted Mauve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Misted Mauve are Hint of Violet by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Go To Gray by PPG (a close digital match), Balanced by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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