Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Chelsea Mauve |
| SKU | SW 2 |
| Hex | #BEAC9F |
| RGB | 190, 172, 159 |
| HSL | 25°, 19%, 68% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Chelsea Mauve
Chelsea Mauve sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Chelsea Mauve is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
17 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Chelsea Mauve within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #BEAC9F in HSL space. Pair Chelsea Mauve with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Sherwin-Williams Chelsea Mauve Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Chelsea Mauve from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 2 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Chelsea Mauve
At Behr, the closest color to Chelsea Mauve is Montauk Sands (HDC-NT-20G) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Montauk Sands swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Chelsea Mauve
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Chelsea Mauve is Driftscape Tan (2106-50) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Driftscape Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Chelsea Mauve
Valspar has no exact twin of Chelsea Mauve. The nearest is Ivory Brown (6006-1C) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.2 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ivory Brown swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Chelsea Mauve
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Chelsea Mauve is Thumper (PPG1075-4) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thumper swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Chelsea Mauve
The closest Glidden equivalent of Chelsea Mauve is Council Bluff Tan (90YR 43/101). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). If Glidden is your counter, order Council Bluff Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Council Bluff Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Chelsea Mauve
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Chelsea Mauve is Snuggled (447-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Snuggled swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Chelsea Mauve
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Chelsea Mauve is Perfect Greige (HGSW 2475) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Perfect Greige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Chelsea Mauve
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Stanford Stone (DET696), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Chelsea Mauve without repainting risk. See the full Stanford Stone swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Chelsea Mauve
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Chelsea Mauve. The nearest is Dove Tale (NO. 267) at ΔE 4.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dove Tale swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Chelsea Mauve
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Chelsea Mauve is Delicate Honeysweet (0189) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Chelsea Mauve
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Chelsea Mauve is Delicate Honeysweet (0189) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Chelsea Mauve
At Rodda, the closest color to Chelsea Mauve is Stoneware (CA046) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stoneware swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Chelsea Mauve
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Chelsea Mauve is Intrigue (C2-812) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Intrigue swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Chelsea Mauve
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Chelsea Mauve is Havana (HAVANA) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Havana swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Chelsea Mauve
At Kompozit, the closest color to Chelsea Mauve is Delicate Honeysweet (0189) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →