Blue Bauble vs Mauve Tinge

Blue Bauble and Mauve Tinge come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Blue Bauble belongs to the blue family and Mauve Tinge to the white family. The 10-point LRV gap — 76 for Mauve Tinge vs 66 for Blue Bauble — means Mauve Tinge will open up a space more effectively. Where Blue Bauble leans cool, Mauve Tinge reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 19.8 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.