Mellow Mauve vs Wheat Penny paint color comparison

Mellow Mauve vs Wheat Penny

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. At LRV 35 vs 18, Mellow Mauve will read as the brighter of the two — a 17-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 16.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Mellow Mauve
Sherwin-Williams · 0039
LRV34.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number0039
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Wheat Penny
Sherwin-Williams · 7705
LRV17.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7705
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Mellow Mauve vs Wheat Penny Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mellow Mauve on one side and Wheat Penny on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.