Colonial Revival Gray vs Studio Mauve
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. With LRVs of 48 and 50, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Colonial Revival Gray's neutral character against Studio Mauve's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 6.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Colonial Revival Gray vs Studio Mauve in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Colonial Revival Gray and Studio Mauve are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Colonial Revival Gray reads more restrained here, while Studio Mauve adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
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Colonial Revival Gray vs Studio Mauve Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Colonial Revival Gray on one side and Studio 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.
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