Chaise Mauve vs Snowdrop paint color comparison

Chaise Mauve vs Snowdrop

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Chaise Mauve belongs to the grey family and Snowdrop to the blue-white family. At LRV 80 vs 46, Snowdrop will read as the brighter of the two — a 33-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Chaise Mauve's warm character against Snowdrop's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 19.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Chaise Mauve
Sherwin-Williams · 6016
LRV46.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6016
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Snowdrop
Sherwin-Williams · 6511
LRV79.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6511
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Chaise Mauve vs Snowdrop Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chaise Mauve on one side and Snowdrop on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.