Dusty Mauve 90RR 22/126 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9A797B, estimated LRV 22 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Garnet Dust from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #9A797B · 90RR 22/126
Dusty Mauve
22%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Dusty Mauve Technical Profile
HEX Code#9A797B
RGB154, 121, 123
Estimated LRV22.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Dusty Mauve
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dusty Mauve
#9A797B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9785
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dusty Mauve
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dusty 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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Dusty Mauve — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dusty Mauve have?
Dusty Mauve by PPG has a warm (pink) 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 Dusty Mauve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusty Mauve are Garnet Dust by Valspar (a close digital match), Roshen Ridge by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Bohemian Jazz by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Dusty 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 Dusty Mauve?
Dusty Mauve has a estimated lightness value of 22.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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