Mauve Tinge vs Reflecting Pool

Mauve Tinge and Reflecting Pool come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Mauve Tinge reads as white, while Reflecting Pool reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 38-point LRV gap — 76 for Mauve Tinge vs 39 for Reflecting Pool — means Mauve Tinge will open up a space more effectively. Where Mauve Tinge leans warm, Reflecting Pool reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 29.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.