Deep Mauve vs Mexicali Turquoise

Deep Mauve and Mexicali Turquoise come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Deep Mauve belongs to the pink family and Mexicali Turquoise to the blue family. The 34-point LRV gap — 54 for Mexicali Turquoise vs 20 for Deep Mauve — means Mexicali Turquoise will open up a space more effectively. Where Deep Mauve leans red, Mexicali Turquoise reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 52.9 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.