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.
Ref. #CFC9C8 · 7078
Minute Mauve
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Minute Mauve Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Minute 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Minute Mauve.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Why Minute Mauve's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.