Minute Mauve vs Red Clover

Minute Mauve and Red Clover come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Minute Mauve belongs to the grey family and Red Clover to the pink-red family. The 32-point LRV gap — 59 for Minute Mauve vs 27 for Red Clover — means Minute Mauve will open up a space more effectively. Where Minute Mauve leans neutral, Red Clover reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 32.7 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.