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Ref. #B39B94 · 1016-5

Iris Mauve

35%LRV Value
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Iris Mauve 1016-5 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B39B94, LRV 35 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Seaside Sand from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Iris Mauve Technical Profile

HEX Code#B39B94
RGB179, 155, 148
LRV35.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandPPG

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Iris Mauve in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Iris Mauve in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGIris Mauve
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSeaside Sand

Seaside Sand

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Glamour

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Rose Mauve

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Natchez

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Mauve Blush

Valspar

Nearly identical

Natchez

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Lite Cocoa

Behr

Very similar

Hennepin Stone

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Simply Taupe

Kilz

Very similar

Dead Salmon

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Iris Mauve

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Iris Mauve

#B39B94

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADA285

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Iris Mauve

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Cozy Cover

Complement

Ovation

Iris Mauve Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Canyon Echo

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

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Cinnabar

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Spring Thaw

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

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Green Pear

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Husky Grey

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

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Pop

Sticky Note Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Iris Mauve.

Mourning Dove

PPG · 60YR 35/083

#B09D96

Neutral Wheat

PPG · 10YY 35/094

#AEA092

Heron Grey

PPG · 20YY 37/094

#AEA293

Pink Cupola

PPG · 90RR 36/087

#B69D9E

El Capitan

PPG · 1020-4

#B7A696

Palm Springs Tan

PPG · 20YY 39/130

#B7A691

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Dense Shrub

Behr · 700F-6

#4E6D5B

Night Club

Behr · N500-7

#334049

Misted Meadow

Dutch Boy · 329-2DB

#C0D1C1

Habitat

Sherwin-Williams · 9608

#897D6D

Roseland

Hirshfield's · H0006

#926566

Wonder Land

Hirshfield's · 0498

#92ADB2

Iris Mauve — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Iris Mauve have?
Iris Mauve by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Iris Mauve in your own space before committing.
What colors match Iris Mauve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Iris Mauve are Seaside Sand by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Glamour by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Rose Mauve by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Iris 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 Iris Mauve?
Iris Mauve has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.2, 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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