Gray Screen vs Mauve Tinge

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Gray Screen reads as grey, while Mauve Tinge reads as white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Mauve Tinge (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Gray Screen (LRV 59), a difference of 18 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Gray Screen runs neutral while Mauve Tinge is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 9.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.