Vaguely Mauve 6015 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D1C5C4, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Porcelain from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D1C5C4 · 6015
Vaguely Mauve
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Vaguely Mauve Technical Profile
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Vaguely Mauve in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Vaguely 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-WilliamsVaguely Mauve
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePorcelain
Porcelain
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Smokey Pink
Behr
Nearly identical
Air .07
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Easter Egg
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Moderne Mauve
PPG
Nearly identical
Berry Cream
Valspar
Nearly identical
Malted Milkshake
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dove Feather
Kilz
Nearly identical
Eagle's View
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Peignoir
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Orchid Shadow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Vaguely Mauve
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vaguely Mauve
#D1C5C4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9C85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vaguely Mauve
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vaguely 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 Vaguely 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.
Vaguely Mauve — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vaguely Mauve have?
Vaguely Mauve by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Vaguely Mauve in your own space before committing.
What colors match Vaguely Mauve from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vaguely Mauve are Porcelain by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Smokey Pink by Behr (a near-identical match), Air .07 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Vaguely 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 Vaguely Mauve?
Vaguely Mauve has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Vaguely Mauve's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.