Mystical Shade vs Veiled Violet

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Mystical Shade reads as grey, while Veiled Violet reads as grey-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Veiled Violet (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than Mystical Shade (LRV 40), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.