Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Mellow Mauve |
| SKU | 1004-7C |
| Hex | #A1878E |
| RGB | 161, 135, 142 |
| HSL | 344°, 12%, 58% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Valspar Mellow Mauve
Mellow Mauve sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its magenta 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.
Mellow Mauve is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches by brand
11 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 pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Mellow Mauve within Valspar'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 #A1878E in HSL space. Pair Mellow 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.
Valspar Mellow Mauve Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mellow 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 Valspar 1004-7C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mellow Mauve
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mellow Mauve. The nearest is Rosaline Pearl (SW 9077) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rosaline Pearl swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mellow Mauve
At Behr, the closest color to Mellow Mauve is Blackberry Mocha (120F-4) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blackberry Mocha swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mellow Mauve
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Mellow Mauve is Mulberry Wine (1251) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mulberry Wine swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mellow Mauve
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mellow Mauve is Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Quartz swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mellow Mauve
At Glidden, the closest color to Mellow Mauve is Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Quartz swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mellow Mauve
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Mellow Mauve. The nearest is Tea Slipper (401-4DB) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tea Slipper swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mellow Mauve
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Mellow Mauve is Plumville (DE6012) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 27) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plumville swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mellow Mauve
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Mellow Mauve. The nearest is Lover's Tryst (0099) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lover's Tryst swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mellow Mauve
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Mellow Mauve. The nearest is Berry Bright (1213) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Berry Bright swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Mellow Mauve
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Mellow Mauve — the nearest deck color, Reimagined (R116), is clearly different (ΔE 5). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Valspar 1004-7C instead. See the full Reimagined swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mellow Mauve
Kompozit has no exact twin of Mellow Mauve. The nearest is Berry Bright (1213) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Berry Bright swatch →