Blue Bauble vs Vaguely Mauve
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Blue Bauble reads as blue, while Vaguely Mauve reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Blue Bauble (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Vaguely Mauve (LRV 57), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Blue Bauble runs cool while Vaguely Mauve is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 22.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Blue Bauble vs Vaguely Mauve Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Bauble 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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