Soft Mauve 30RR 36/091 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B59CA6, estimated LRV 36 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Play Time from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #B59CA6 · 30RR 36/091
Soft Mauve
36%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Soft Mauve Technical Profile
HEX Code#B59CA6
RGB181, 156, 166
Estimated LRV36.4
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Soft Mauve
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Mauve
#B59CA6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8985
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Mauve
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft 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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Soft Mauve — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Mauve have?
Soft 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 Soft Mauve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Mauve are Play Time by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Play Time by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Fond Memory by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Soft 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 Soft Mauve?
Soft Mauve has a estimated lightness value of 36.4, 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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Why Soft Mauve's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.