White aluminium vs Mysterious Mauve
Where White aluminium belongs to RAL Classic's range, Mysterious Mauve is a Sherwin-Williams color. White aluminium reads as grey-white, while Mysterious Mauve reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. White aluminium (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Mysterious Mauve (LRV 37), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
White aluminium vs Mysterious Mauve in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. White aluminium and Mysterious Mauve are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. White aluminium reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Mysterious Mauve.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. White aluminium reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Mysterious Mauve.
Color Details
White aluminium vs Mysterious Mauve Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see White aluminium on one side and Mysterious 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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