Freshwater vs Studio Mauve
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Freshwater belongs to the blue family and Studio Mauve to the grey family. Studio Mauve (LRV 50) reflects noticeably more light than Freshwater (LRV 32), a difference of 18 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Freshwater runs cool while Studio Mauve is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 34.4, 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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Freshwater vs Studio Mauve Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Freshwater 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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