Mellow Mauve vs Reynard

Mellow Mauve and Reynard come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Mellow Mauve reads as beige, while Reynard reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 15-point LRV gap — 35 for Mellow Mauve vs 20 for Reynard — means Mellow Mauve will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 21.4 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.