Central Mauve vs Sweet Celadon
Central Mauve and Sweet Celadon come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Central Mauve belongs to the blue family and Sweet Celadon to the yellow family. The 31-point LRV gap — 71 for Sweet Celadon vs 40 for Central Mauve — means Sweet Celadon will open up a space more effectively. Where Central Mauve leans blue and purple, Sweet Celadon reads green and yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 29.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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 Sweet Celadon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Central Mauve on one side and Sweet Celadon 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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