Benjamin Moore Hint of Mauve: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 44

Hint of Mauve (2097-50) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a moderate peach undertone. Its LRV is about 43.5 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Behr Vintage Charm (96% match).

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LRV

43.5 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Peach · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

2097-50

HEX

#C4ABA2

RGB

196, 171, 162

HSL

16°, 22%, 70%

Family

Beiges

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Hint of Mauve FAQ

What undertone does Hint of Mauve have?

Hint of Mauve is a mid-tone beige with a moderate peach undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Hint of Mauve?

Hint of Mauve has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 43.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Hint of Mauve in other brands?

Behr: Vintage Charm (N160-3), 96%; Valspar: Lovebug (1005-10B), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Frontier Land (DE6074), 94%; Glidden: Velveteen Crush (PPG1060-4), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Insightful Rose (SW 6023), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Insightful Rose (HGSW6023), 94%; PPG: Taupe Tapestry (PPG1072-4), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Jitney (No. 293), 90%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Hint of Mauve?

The HEX code of Hint of Mauve (2097-50) is #C4ABA2, RGB 196, 171, 162. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.