Samovar Silver vs Vaguely Mauve
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Vaguely Mauve (LRV 57) reflects noticeably more light than Samovar Silver (LRV 51), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Samovar Silver runs neutral while Vaguely Mauve is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 7.7 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.
Samovar Silver vs Vaguely Mauve in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Samovar Silver 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
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Vaguely Mauve reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Samovar Silver vs Vaguely Mauve Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Samovar Silver 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.