Central Mauve vs Spring Violet

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Central Mauve reads as blue, while Spring Violet reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Spring Violet (LRV 43) reflects noticeably more light than Central Mauve (LRV 40), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Central Mauve runs blue and purple while Spring Violet is decidedly purple, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 5.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.