Mineral vs Studio Mauve
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Studio Mauve (LRV 50) reflects noticeably more light than Mineral (LRV 46), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mineral runs neutral while Studio Mauve is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 7.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Mineral vs Studio Mauve in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Mineral and Studio 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.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Studio Mauve gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Mineral vs Studio Mauve Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mineral on one side and Studio 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.
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