Cherry Plum vs Mauvelous
Where Cherry Plum belongs to Dulux's range, Mauvelous is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Cherry Plum belongs to the pink-red family and Mauvelous to the pink family. Mauvelous (LRV 50) reflects noticeably more light than Cherry Plum (LRV 33), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.9 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.
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Cherry Plum vs Mauvelous Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cherry Plum on one side and Mauvelous 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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