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Sherwin Williams Chelsea Mauve SW0002

Chelsea Mauve

Sherwin Williams

SW0002

About Chelsea Mauve by Sherwin Williams

Brightness: 43%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #beac9f

RGB: 190, 172, 159

Hue25°

Saturation19%

Lightness68%

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These are close matches to Chelsea Mauve from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Chelsea Mauve looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Chelsea Mauve SW0002 a warm or cool color?
Chelsea Mauve by Sherwin Williams is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Chelsea Mauve?
Chelsea Mauve sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 25°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Chelsea Mauve?
Brightness is about 43%. Saturation is around 19%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 68%. Hue is close to 25°. The hex value is #beac9f. The RGB value is 190, 172, 159.
Is Chelsea Mauve better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Chelsea Mauve has brightness around 43%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Chelsea Mauve?
You can match Chelsea Mauve with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Chelsea Mauve work best in a home?
Chelsea Mauve works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Chelsea Mauve compare to a pure white paint?
Chelsea Mauve is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Chelsea Mauve in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Chelsea Mauve in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Chelsea Mauve. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Chelsea Mauve. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.