Mauve Tinge vs Refuge

Mauve Tinge and Refuge come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Mauve Tinge reads as white, while Refuge reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 57-point LRV gap — 76 for Mauve Tinge vs 19 for Refuge — means Mauve Tinge will open up a space more effectively. Where Mauve Tinge leans warm, Refuge reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 41.7 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.