Misty vs Vaguely Mauve
Misty and Vaguely Mauve come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Misty belongs to the blue-grey family and Vaguely Mauve to the grey family. The 6-point LRV gap — 64 for Misty vs 57 for Vaguely Mauve — means Misty will open up a space more effectively. Where Misty leans neutral, Vaguely Mauve reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 7.1 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Misty vs Vaguely Mauve in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Misty and Vaguely 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.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Misty has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Misty vs Vaguely Mauve Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Misty on one side and Vaguely 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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