Valspar Mauving Up V078-5: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 15

Mauving Up (V078-5) is a dark red from Valspar with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 14.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Amazing Amethyst (96% match).

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LRV

14.9 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

V078-5

HEX

#836468

RGB

131, 100, 104

HSL

352°, 13%, 45%

Family

Reds

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Mauving Up FAQ

What undertone does Mauving Up have?

Mauving Up has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark red. 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 Mauving Up?

Mauving Up has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 14.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Mauving Up in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Amazing Amethyst (DE6013), 96%; Glidden: Chocolate Sparkle (PPG1048-6), 93%; Behr: Raisin In The Sun (N120-6), 93%; PPG: Chocolate Sparkle (PPG1048-6), 93%; Benjamin Moore: Mink Violet (1252), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: River Rouge (SW 6026), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: River Rouge (HGSW6026), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Preference Red (No. 297), 74%. 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 Mauving Up?

The HEX code of Mauving Up (V078-5) is #836468, RGB 131, 100, 104. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.