Niebla Azul vs Studio Mauve
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Niebla Azul belongs to the blue-grey family and Studio Mauve to the grey family. Niebla Azul (LRV 53) reflects noticeably more light than Studio Mauve (LRV 50), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Niebla Azul runs cool while Studio Mauve is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 9.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Niebla Azul vs Studio Mauve in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Niebla Azul 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 temperature contrast between Studio Mauve and Niebla Azul is what sets these apart most in this context.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Studio Mauve brings more warmth to the space, while Niebla Azul keeps things cooler and crisper.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Studio Mauve brings more warmth to the space, while Niebla Azul keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
Niebla Azul vs Studio Mauve Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Niebla Azul 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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