Sonata Mauve 30RR 30/103 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AA8F9A, LRV 31 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Thistle from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AA8F9A · 30RR 30/103
Sonata Mauve
31%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Sonata Mauve Technical Profile
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Sonata Mauve in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sonata Mauve in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSonata Mauve
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsThistle
Thistle
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mellow Mauve
Valspar
Nearly identical
Historic Rose
Kilz
Very similar
Fond Memory
Behr
Very similar
Grapevine
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mystical Mauve
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lady Like
Vista Paint
Very similar
Play Time
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Muskoka Dusk
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sonata Mauve
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sonata Mauve
#AA8F9A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8885
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sonata Mauve
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sonata 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 Sonata 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.
Sonata Mauve — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sonata Mauve have?
Sonata 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 Sonata Mauve in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sonata Mauve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sonata Mauve are Thistle by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Mellow Mauve by Valspar (a near-identical match), Historic Rose by Kilz (a very close match) — the best options for getting Sonata 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 Sonata Mauve?
Sonata Mauve has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sonata Mauve's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.