Mellow Mauve 0039 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C4957A, LRV 35 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ginger Nut from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C4957A · 0039
Mellow Mauve
35%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mellow Mauve Technical Profile
HEX Code#C4957A
RGB196, 149, 122
LRV34.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Mellow Mauve in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mellow 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-WilliamsMellow Mauve
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyGinger Nut
Ginger Nut
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Desert Carnation
Valspar
Nearly identical
Florentine Clay
Behr
Nearly identical
Chinook Salmon
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Southwest Sand
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wilderness Cabin
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Adobe Bricks
Kilz
Nearly identical
Frosted Copper
PPG
Nearly identical
Money Tree
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mellow Mauve
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mellow Mauve
#C4957A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1AA81
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mellow Mauve
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mellow 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
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Mellow Mauve — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mellow Mauve have?
Mellow Mauve by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Mellow Mauve in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mellow Mauve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mellow Mauve are Ginger Nut by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Desert Carnation by Valspar (a near-identical match), Florentine Clay by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mellow 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 Mellow Mauve?
Mellow Mauve has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.6, 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 Mellow Mauve's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.