Mystic Mauve 407-4DB is a red paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #AB837A, LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brown Teepee from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AB837A · 407-4DB
Mystic Mauve
26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mystic Mauve Technical Profile
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Mystic Mauve in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mystic 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 BoyMystic Mauve
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBrown Teepee
Brown Teepee
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Hickory Branch
Behr
Nearly identical
Rocky Mountain
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hushed Auburn
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Rocky Mountain
Vista Paint
Very similar
Hickory Branch
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Bedford Brown
PPG
Very similar
Canyon Earth
Valspar
Very similar
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Autumn Aspen
Kilz
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mystic Mauve
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mystic Mauve
#AB837A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA085
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mystic Mauve
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mystic 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 Mystic 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.
Mystic Mauve — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mystic Mauve have?
Mystic Mauve by Dutch Boy 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 Mystic Mauve in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mystic Mauve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mystic Mauve are Brown Teepee by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Almond Beige by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Hickory Branch by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mystic 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 Mystic Mauve?
Mystic Mauve has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.3, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mystic Mauve's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.