Calico vs Deepest Mauve
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Calico reads as blue-green, while Deepest Mauve reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 35 vs 11, Calico will read as the brighter of the two — a 23-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Calico's cool character against Deepest Mauve's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 31.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Calico vs Deepest Mauve in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Calico and Deepest Mauve in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Calico will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Deepest Mauve would.
Color Details
Calico vs Deepest Mauve Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calico on one side and Deepest 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.