Chelsea Mauve → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for Sherwin Williams Chelsea Mauve (SW 0002), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Chelsea Mauve
If you love Sherwin Williams Chelsea Mauve but need a Farrow & Ball alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Farrow & Ball, your local store does not carry Sherwin Williams, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Chelsea Mauve (SW 0002) is a medium-dark pink with warm mauve undertones. A warm, sophisticated mauve. Pink without being sweet. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 33) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Chelsea Mauve and every Farrow & Ball color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The good news: there is a strong Farrow & Ball match for Chelsea Mauve. Sulking Room Pink (No.295) comes in with a Delta E of 2.2, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Sulking Room Pink is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 32. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth.
Farrow & Ball Matches for Chelsea Mauve
Sulking Room Pink is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 32. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth.
| Chelsea Mauve | Sulking Room Pink | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 33 | 32 |
| Hex | #AFA29D | #B59E98 |
| Undertone | Warm Mauve | Warm Dusty Rose |
| Family | Pink | Pink |
Undertone Comparison
Chelsea Mauve has warm mauve undertones. A warm, sophisticated mauve. Pink without being sweet.
Sulking Room Pink has warm dusty rose undertones. A sophisticated dusty pink with gray undertones. Not sweet or juvenile. A grown-up, moody pink with real character.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Chelsea Mauve in Your Room
The mauve is refined and grown-up. Reads as a warm, rosy gray.
Sulking Room Pink in Your Room
In bright light, the pink is warm and visible. In dim rooms, it reads as a warm, rosy gray. Stunning in bedrooms and dining rooms.
LRV and Brightness
Chelsea Mauve has an LRV of 33, while Sulking Room Pink has an LRV of 32. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Chelsea Mauve
Sherwin Williams recommends Chelsea Mauve for: bedroom, dining room, living room, powder room. With an LRV of 33, this is a medium-dark color that is in the medium range, adding real depth and presence to a room. It works best in rooms with good natural light or as an accent wall color. In smaller or darker rooms, pair it with bright white trim to keep the space from feeling closed in.
Sulking Room Pink is recommended for: bedroom, dining room, living room, powder room, accent wall. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Sulking Room Pink in the same rooms you planned for Chelsea Mauve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Chelsea Mauve (SW 0002) is Sulking Room Pink (No.295) with a Delta E of 2.2, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Sulking Room Pink is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 32. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Chelsea Mauve is a Sherwin Williams color with warm mauve undertones and an LRV of 33. Sulking Room Pink is a Farrow & Ball color with warm dusty rose undertones and an LRV of 32. With a Delta E of 2.2, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 2.2, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Farrow & Ball equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Farrow & Ball. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Farrow & Ball work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.