Ash Violet vs Mysterious Mauve
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Ash Violet belongs to the grey-purple family and Mysterious Mauve to the grey family. Mysterious Mauve (LRV 37) reflects noticeably more light than Ash Violet (LRV 34), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Ash Violet runs cool while Mysterious Mauve is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 5.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ash Violet vs Mysterious Mauve in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Ash Violet 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. Mysterious Mauve reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Dining Room
A dining room lit by a dimmed pendant or candles is one of the most forgiving environments for paint — warm light softens almost everything. Mysterious Mauve has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
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. Mysterious Mauve reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Ash Violet vs Mysterious Mauve Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ash Violet 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.