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Mellow Mauve

Often used for its versatile qualities, Mellow Mauve remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to perfect for adding character to any space. We've gathered 3 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#C4957A

LRV

34.64

Light Reflectance Value
34.64
medium
Temperaturewarm
SaturationMidtone

Mellow Mauve in Real Rooms

Mellow Mauve has a medium LRV of 34.64 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Orange family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom and kitchen cabinets.

1 Bedroom Photo

A bedroom finished in Mellow Mauve rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.

SW Mellow Mauve bedroom

SW Mellow Mauve bedroom

@shellyfencraft

2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

When you use Mellow Mauve on cabinetry, you're embracing furniture-grade sophistication. It elevates standard cupboards into something that feels custom-built, especially when paired with a satin or semi-gloss finish that lets the light catch the edges of the doors.

SW Mellow Mauve kitchen cabinets

SW Mellow Mauve kitchen cabinets

@brightwooddesign

Sherwin Williams Mellow Mauve kitchen cabinets

Sherwin Williams Mellow Mauve kitchen cabinets

@brightwooddesign

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Color Codes

HEX#C4957A
RGB196, 149, 122
HSL22° 39% 62%
CMYK0 24 38 23
CIE LabL: 65.5 a: 14.0 b: NaN
XYZX: NaN Y: NaN Z: NaN