Black Emerald vs Chaise Mauve

Black Emerald and Chaise Mauve come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Black Emerald belongs to the blue-green family and Chaise Mauve to the grey family. The 45-point LRV gap — 46 for Chaise Mauve vs 1 for Black Emerald — means Chaise Mauve will open up a space more effectively. Where Black Emerald leans cool, Chaise Mauve reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 63.6 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.