Dusty Mauve vs Treron

Dusty MauveBenjamin MoorevsTreronFarrow & BallΔE 28.4Very different colors

Dusty Mauve (Benjamin Moore) and Treron (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Dusty Mauve reads as pink-red, while Treron reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 10-point LRV gap — 35 for Dusty Mauve vs 25 for Treron — means Dusty Mauve will open up a space more effectively. Where Dusty Mauve leans red, Treron reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 28.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Dusty Mauve
Benjamin Moore · 2174-40
Hex#D29185
LRV35.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2174-40
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Treron
Farrow & Ball · 292
Hex#8b8a77
LRV24.9
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number292
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Dusty Mauve vs Treron Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dusty Mauve on one side and Treron on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Dusty Mauve comparisons

See how Dusty Mauve stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Dusty Mauve
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Dusty Mauve
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Dusty Mauve
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Dusty Mauve is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Dusty Mauve
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Dusty Mauve
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Dusty Mauve reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Dusty Mauve
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Dusty Mauve
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Dusty Mauve
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Dusty Mauve
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Dusty Mauve reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Dusty Mauve
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads slightly lighter

Naval
Dusty Mauve
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Dusty Mauve is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Dusty Mauve
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Dusty Mauve
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Dusty Mauve reads noticeably lighter

Hardwick White
Dusty Mauve
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads slightly lighter

Pure White
Dusty Mauve
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Dusty Mauve
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Dusty Mauve reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Dusty Mauve
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Dusty Mauve
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Dusty Mauve
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Dusty Mauve
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Dusty Mauve reads noticeably lighter

Skimming Stone
Dusty Mauve
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Dusty Mauve
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Dusty Mauve
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Dusty Mauve
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Dusty Mauve reads noticeably lighter

Saybrook Sage
Dusty Mauve
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Dusty Mauve
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Dusty Mauve reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Dusty Mauve
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Dusty Mauve is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Dusty Mauve
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Dusty Mauve reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
Dusty Mauve
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Dusty Mauve
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice