Chaise Mauve vs Rivulet

Chaise Mauve and Rivulet come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Chaise Mauve belongs to the grey family and Rivulet to the blue family. The 13-point LRV gap — 46 for Chaise Mauve vs 33 for Rivulet — means Chaise Mauve will open up a space more effectively. Where Chaise Mauve leans warm, Rivulet reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 32.2 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.