Mysterious Mauve 6262 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A6A3A9, estimated LRV 37 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Disco Ball from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #A6A3A9 · 6262
Mysterious Mauve
37%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Mysterious Mauve Technical Profile
HEX Code#A6A3A9
RGB166, 163, 169
Estimated LRV37.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Mysterious Mauve
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mysterious Mauve
#A6A3A9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mysterious Mauve
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mysterious 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
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Mysterious Mauve — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mysterious Mauve have?
Mysterious Mauve by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Mysterious Mauve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mysterious Mauve are Disco Ball by Kilz (a close digital match), Heather Harmony by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Masterpiece by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Mysterious 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 Mysterious Mauve?
Mysterious Mauve has a estimated lightness value of 37.2, 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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