Central Mauve vs Iced Lavender
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Central Mauve reads as blue, while Iced Lavender reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Iced Lavender (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than Central Mauve (LRV 40), a difference of 25 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean blue and purple, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 17.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Central Mauve vs Iced Lavender Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Central Mauve on one side and Iced Lavender on the other.
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.
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