Scattered Showers vs Studio Mauve
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Scattered Showers belongs to the grey-red family and Studio Mauve to the grey family. Studio Mauve (LRV 50) reflects noticeably more light than Scattered Showers (LRV 22), a difference of 28 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Scattered Showers runs neutral while Studio Mauve is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 23.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Scattered Showers vs Studio Mauve Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Scattered Showers 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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