Beguiling Mauve 6269 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #AFA7AC, LRV 40 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pebble Creek from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AFA7AC · 6269
Beguiling Mauve
40%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Beguiling Mauve Technical Profile
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Beguiling Mauve in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Beguiling Mauve in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsBeguiling Mauve
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePebble Creek
Pebble Creek
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Truly Taupe
PPG
Nearly identical
Heather Ridge
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Future Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Desert Echo
Behr
Nearly identical
Disco Ball
Kilz
Very similar
Smoky Mountain
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Crystal Noir
Valspar
Very similar
Heather Hill
Hirshfield's
Very similar
White Aluminium
RAL
Visible difference
Dove Tale
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Air .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Beguiling Mauve
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Beguiling Mauve
#AFA7AC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD858A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Beguiling Mauve
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Beguiling Mauve Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Beguiling Mauve.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Beguiling Mauve — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Beguiling Mauve have?
Beguiling Mauve by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Beguiling Mauve in your own space before committing.
What colors match Beguiling Mauve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Beguiling Mauve are Pebble Creek by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Truly Taupe by PPG (a near-identical match), Heather Ridge by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Beguiling Mauve's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Beguiling Mauve?
Beguiling Mauve has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Beguiling Mauve's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.