Chaise Mauve vs Rocky River
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Chaise Mauve belongs to the grey family and Rocky River to the blue-green family. Chaise Mauve (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Rocky River (LRV 15), a difference of 31 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Chaise Mauve runs warm while Rocky River is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 31.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Chaise Mauve vs Rocky River in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Chaise Mauve and Rocky River in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Chaise Mauve reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Rocky River.
Color Details
Chaise Mauve vs Rocky River Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chaise Mauve on one side and Rocky River 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.