Chaise Mauve vs Surf Green
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Chaise Mauve belongs to the grey family and Surf Green to the blue-green family. Chaise Mauve (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Surf Green (LRV 21), a difference of 25 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Chaise Mauve runs warm while Surf Green is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 30.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Chaise Mauve vs Surf Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chaise Mauve on one side and Surf Green 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.
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