Soft Mauve 30RR 36/091 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B59CA6, 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.
Ref. #B59CA6 · 30RR 36/091
Soft Mauve
36%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Soft Mauve Technical Profile
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Soft Mauve in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Mauve in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSoft Mauve
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPlay Time
Play Time
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Play Time
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fond Memory
Behr
Nearly identical
Dusty Lavender
Valspar
Very similar
Magical Mauve
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Reddish Egret
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rosé
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Inspired
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Mauve Melody
Kilz
Very similar
Cinder Rose
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Mauve
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Soft Mauve.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Mauve in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Mauve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Mauve are Play Time by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Play Time by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Fond Memory by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Mauve's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.