Cadet vs Mauve Tinge

Cadet and Mauve Tinge come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Cadet belongs to the blue-grey family and Mauve Tinge to the white family. The 45-point LRV gap — 76 for Mauve Tinge vs 31 for Cadet — means Mauve Tinge will open up a space more effectively. Where Cadet leans neutral, Mauve Tinge reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 27.8 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.