Make Mine Mauve 18-22 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A0666B, LRV 18 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Herald of Spring from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A0666B · 18-22
Make Mine Mauve
18%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Make Mine Mauve Technical Profile
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Make Mine Mauve in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Make Mine Mauve in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMake Mine Mauve
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sHerald of Spring
Herald of Spring
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Earthy Red
Kilz
Nearly identical
Herald of Spring
Vista Paint
Very similar
Smoked Rose
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rose Marquee
Behr
Very similar
Raspberry Glac
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Concerto
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
High Country Rose
Valspar
Very similar
Homestead Red
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Picture Gallery Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Make Mine Mauve
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Make Mine Mauve
#A0666B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9585
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Make Mine Mauve
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Make Mine 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Make Mine 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.
Make Mine Mauve — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Make Mine Mauve have?
Make Mine Mauve by PPG has a warm (pink) 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 Make Mine Mauve in your own space before committing.
What colors match Make Mine Mauve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Make Mine Mauve are Herald of Spring by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Earthy Red by Kilz (a near-identical match), Herald of Spring by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Make Mine 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 Make Mine Mauve?
Make Mine Mauve has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Make Mine Mauve's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.