Dash of Soot vs Vaguely Mauve
Where Dash of Soot belongs to Little Greene's range, Vaguely Mauve is a Sherwin-Williams color. Dash of Soot reads as greige-grey, while Vaguely Mauve reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Vaguely Mauve (LRV 57) reflects noticeably more light than Dash of Soot (LRV 54), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dash of Soot runs red while Vaguely Mauve is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.6 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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Dash of Soot vs Vaguely Mauve Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dash of Soot on one side and Vaguely Mauve 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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