Gray Screen vs Vaguely 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 59 and 57, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Gray Screen's neutral character against Vaguely Mauve's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 6.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Gray Screen vs Vaguely Mauve in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Gray Screen and Vaguely 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.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The temperature contrast between Vaguely Mauve and Gray Screen is what sets these apart most in this context.
Home Office
In a home office, wall color sits in your peripheral vision for hours at a time, so temperature and undertone matter more than you might expect. The temperature contrast between Vaguely Mauve and Gray Screen is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Gray Screen vs Vaguely Mauve Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gray Screen 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.