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Mauve Hint 878
On-screen approximation from the published RGB value. Order a physical sample before you decide.
Undertone: Subtle red undertone
In CIELAB, Mauve Hint sits at L* 91.0, a* 2.9, b* 3.8. Its hue angle is 53° and its chroma is 4.7, so it leans red only slightly — the undertone mostly shows next to whiter or grayer colors. It classifies as warm. Among Benjamin Moore colors with a similar LRV (±5), it is warmer (more yellow) than 27%.
LRV 76.6: very light
Light Reflectance Value runs from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (perfect white). At 76.6, Mauve Hint is lighter than 88% of Benjamin Moore colors. Reflects most light. Works in dim rooms, north-facing spaces, ceilings and trim; can look stark in strong southern light.
Closest Sherwin-Williams match to Mauve Hint
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient White | SW 6301 | 1.55 | Very close | |
| White Beet | SW 6287 | 1.89 | Very close | |
| Cosmetic Blush | SW 7110 | 1.98 | Very close |
Closest Behr match to Mauve Hint
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color. Behr does not publish LRV, so Behr values here are estimates.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient White | 140E-1 | 0.55 | Practically identical | |
| Irish Linen | 710A-1 | 0.59 | Practically identical | |
| Pastel China | 700A-1 | 0.82 | Practically identical |
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Rice | 2097-70 | 0.56 | Practically identical | |
| Silky Smooth | 1373 | 0.79 | Practically identical | |
| Frosted Café | 2098-70 | 0.84 | Practically identical | |
| Tropical Sand | 2101-70 | 0.88 | Practically identical | |
| Victorian Lace | 2100-70 | 0.92 | Practically identical | |
| Melted Ice Cream | 2095-70 | 0.97 | Practically identical |
Lighter and darker versions
Colors from Benjamin Moore with nearly the same hue and saturation, one step lighter or darker.
- Hint of Pink 884 · lighter, LRV 80.8
- Gentle Butterfly 2173-70 · lighter, LRV 81.6
- Flush Pink 2081-70 · lighter, LRV 80.1
- Strawberry Yogurt 2104-70 · darker, LRV 73.6
- April Pink 2091-70 · darker, LRV 72.6
- Antique Pearl 2113-70 · darker, LRV 72.4
Colors that go with Mauve Hint
Color-theory pairings — the nearest Benjamin Moore color to each rotated hue, keeping the same lightness and saturation:
- Sweet Bluette 813 · complementary (180°)
- Rosemist 1366 · analogous (−30°)
- Cloudy Gray 2107-70 · analogous (+30°)
- In Your Eyes 715 · triadic (120°)
- Whisper Violet 2070-70 · triadic (240°)
Mauve Hint vs popular colors
- First Light (Benjamin Moore 2102-70, ΔE 1.1) is about as light.
- Pink Bliss (Benjamin Moore 2093-70, ΔE 1.9) is lighter (LRV 81.6 vs 76.6).
- Cream Puff (Benjamin Moore 2174-70, ΔE 2.6) is lighter (LRV 82.1 vs 76.6), more red/pink.