Delft vs Vaguely Mauve
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Delft belongs to the blue-grey family and Vaguely Mauve to the grey family. Vaguely Mauve (LRV 57) reflects noticeably more light than Delft (LRV 33), a difference of 25 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Delft runs cool while Vaguely Mauve is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 20.3, 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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Delft vs Vaguely Mauve Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Delft on one side and Vaguely 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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