Chelsea Mauve 2 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #BEAC9F, LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Council Bluff Tan from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
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Chelsea Mauve
43%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Chelsea Mauve Technical Profile
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Chelsea Mauve in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chelsea 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-WilliamsChelsea Mauve
Nearly identical
PPGCouncil Bluff Tan
Council Bluff Tan
PPG
Nearly identical
Crushed Stone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Western Sandstone
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mink Haze
Behr
Nearly identical
Dancing Deer
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Grge Avenue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Staccato Mauve
Kilz
Very similar
Jitney
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Snuggled
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Delicate Honeysweet
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chelsea Mauve
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chelsea Mauve
#BEAC9F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAA85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chelsea Mauve
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chelsea 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 Chelsea Mauve.
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chelsea Mauve — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chelsea Mauve have?
Chelsea Mauve by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Chelsea Mauve in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chelsea Mauve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chelsea Mauve are Council Bluff Tan by PPG (a near-identical match), Crushed Stone by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Stanford Stone by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chelsea 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 Chelsea Mauve?
Chelsea Mauve has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.0, 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 Chelsea Mauve's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.