Hint of Mauve vs Cement grey

Hint of MauveBenjamin MoorevsCement greyRAL ClassicΔE 21.1Distinct difference

Hint of Mauve (Benjamin Moore) and Cement grey (RAL Classic) come from different manufacturers. Hint of Mauve reads as beige-pink, while Cement grey reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 18-point LRV gap — 42 for Hint of Mauve vs 24 for Cement grey — means Hint of Mauve will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 21.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Hint of Mauve vs Cement grey in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Hint of Mauve and Cement grey in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Hint of Mauve returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Hint of MauveBenjamin Moore Hint of Mauve bathroom paint

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Cement greyRAL Classic Cement grey 7033 bathroom

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Color Details

Hint of Mauve
Benjamin Moore · 2097-50
Hex#C3AAA1
LRV42.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2097-50
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Cement grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7033
Hex#7F8274
LRV24.1
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7033
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Hint of Mauve vs Cement grey Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hint of Mauve on one side and Cement grey 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 Hint of Mauve comparisons

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

White Dove
Hint of Mauve
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Hint of Mauve
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Hint of Mauve
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Hint of Mauve is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Hint of Mauve
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Hint of Mauve
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Hint of Mauve reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Hint of Mauve
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Hint of Mauve
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Hint of Mauve
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Hint of Mauve reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Hint of Mauve
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Hint of Mauve
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Hint of Mauve
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Hint of Mauve is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Hint of Mauve
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Hint of Mauve reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Hint of Mauve
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Hint of Mauve is the lighter choice

Black grey
Hint of Mauve
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Hint of Mauve is the lighter choice

Piazza
Hint of Mauve
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Hint of Mauve
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Grey Blue
Hint of Mauve
Grey Blue
RAL ClassicClassic
Grey Blue
LRV 7

Hint of Mauve is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Hint of Mauve
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Hint of Mauve reads slightly lighter

Senses
Hint of Mauve
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Hint of Mauve
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Hint of Mauve is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Hint of Mauve
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Hint of Mauve
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Hint of Mauve reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Hint of Mauve
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Hint of Mauve reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Hint of Mauve
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Hint of Mauve is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Hint of Mauve
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Hint of Mauve
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Hint of Mauve reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Hint of Mauve
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Hint of Mauve
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Hint of Mauve
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Hint of Mauve
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Hint of Mauve is the lighter choice