ORANGES

Chelsea Mauve

#BEAC9F

RGB 190, 172, 159 · HSL 25°, 19%, 68% · CMYK 0, 9, 16, 25

Chelsea Mauve is #BEAC9F in HEX — rgb(190, 172, 159), hsl(25°, 19%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 16%, 25%).

Chelsea Mauve pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 19%, 68%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#BEAC9F

RGB190, 172, 159

HSL25°, 19%, 68%

HSV25°, 16%, 75%

CMYK0, 9, 16, 25

Decimal12496031

CSS RGBrgb(190, 172, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 19%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Chelsea Mauve SW0002

Exact match

Dulux

Puppy S12C3

ΔE 1.2 · #BCADA0

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Stone DE6067

ΔE 1.3 · #BCAA9F

Behr

Adobe Straw 760B-4

ΔE 1.4 · #C2ADA1

Valspar

Western Sandstone 1001-10A

ΔE 1.8 · #C0AC9C

Benjamin Moore

Cobblestone CC-454

ΔE 1.9 · #B8AA9D

Vista Paint

Dancing Deer K-1116

ΔE 2.1 · #C2AFA5

PPG

Thumper 1075-4

ΔE 2.4 · #BDADA4

Kilz

Staccato Mauve LL250

ΔE 2.5 · #BFB1A6

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 2.7 · #C4B2A2

Hallman-Lindsay

Delicate Honeysweet 189

ΔE 2.8 · #BCAB99

IKEA

IKEA169 169

ΔE 4.1 · #B7AE9D

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 4.5 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 6.9 · #AAA593

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 9.6 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#BEAC9F

#9EB0BD

Analogous

#BD9EA0

#BEAC9F

#BDBA9E

Triadic

#BEAC9F

#9EBDAB

#AB9EBD

Split-Complementary

#BEAC9F

#9EBDBA

#9EA0BD

Tetradic

#BEAC9F

#A0BD9E

#9EB0BD

#BA9EBD

Monochromatic

#735E4E

#9E8370

#BEAC9F

#DCD2CB

#F5F2F0

Rectangle

#BEAC9F

#B0BD9E

#9EB0BD

#AB9EBD

Compound

#BEAC9F

#BDBA9E

#9EB0BD

#9EA0BD

Variations

Lighter

#CABCB1

#D6CDC6

#E6E2DF

Darker

#A28774

#735C4B

#44352B

Saturation

#B2ADA9

#BDAB9E

#DEA57D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.19:1

Fail

vs Black

9.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BEAC9F

#B6B19F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BEAC9F

#AFAFA1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BEAC9F

#BEAAAC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Chelsea Mauve reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#CEAE92

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#BEAC9F

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#BBB3B7

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#7898AE

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #BEAC9F;

CSS — background

background-color: #BEAC9F;

CSS Variable

--color-chelsea-mauve: #BEAC9F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chelsea-mauve': '#BEAC9F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BEAC9F] text-[#BEAC9F]

SCSS

$chelsea-mauve: #BEAC9F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BEAC9F?

#BEAC9F is Chelsea Mauve, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BEAC9F warm or cool?

Chelsea Mauve reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Chelsea Mauve?

Chelsea Mauve works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Chelsea Mauve?

Chelsea Mauve pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Chelsea Mauve?

You can download Chelsea Mauve on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Chelsea Mauve?

The hex code is #BEAC9F. In RGB it's 190, 172, 159, and in HSL it's 25°, 19%, 68%.

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