Minute Mauve by Sherwin-Williams paint color
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Minute Mauve

59%LRV Value
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Minute Mauve 7078 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CFC9C8, LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silvered Pearl from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Minute Mauve Technical Profile

HEX Code#CFC9C8
RGB207, 201, 200
LRV59.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Minute Mauve in Every Brand

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

Sherwin-WilliamsMinute Mauve
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySilvered Pearl

Silvered Pearl

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Windy City

Valspar

Nearly identical

Vintage Taupe

Behr

Nearly identical

Dangerous Robot

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Orchid Shadow

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Angelica

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Worsted

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Free Reign

PPG

Nearly identical

Orchid Shadow

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Air .07

Colorhouse

Very similar

Barely Mocha

Kilz

Very similar

Telegrey 4

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Minute Mauve

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Minute Mauve

#CFC9C8

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD9F85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Minute Mauve

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Sensitive Tint

Complement

Sparkling Silver

Minute Mauve Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Homestead Brown

Pop

Wild Poppy

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Grape Harvest

Pop

Organic Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Raging Sea

Pop

Jamaica Bay

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Antimony

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Whirlwind

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Frosted Olive

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Minute Mauve — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Minute Mauve have?
Minute Mauve by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Minute Mauve in your own space before committing.
What colors match Minute Mauve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Minute Mauve are Silvered Pearl by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Windy City by Valspar (a near-identical match), Modest Silver by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Minute 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 Minute Mauve?
Minute Mauve has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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