Mysterious Mauve 6262 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A6A3A9, 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.
Ref. #A6A3A9 · 6262
Mysterious Mauve
37%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Mysterious Mauve Technical Profile
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Mysterious Mauve in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mysterious 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-WilliamsMysterious Mauve
Nearly identical
KilzDisco Ball
Disco Ball
Kilz
Nearly identical
Heather Harmony
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Masterpiece
Behr
Very similar
Amethyst Haze
PPG
Very similar
Pebble Creek
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Future Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Crystal Noir
Valspar
Very similar
Smoky Mountain
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Very similar
Buffed Plum
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dove Tale
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mysterious Mauve
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Mysterious Mauve.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mysterious Mauve in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mysterious Mauve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mysterious Mauve are Disco Ball by Kilz (a near-identical match), Heather Harmony by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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