Studio Mauve vs Ganymede

Studio MauveSherwin-WilliamsvsGanymedeValsparΔE 4.3Noticeable difference

Studio Mauve is a Sherwin-Williams color while Ganymede comes from Valspar. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. At LRV 50 vs 46, Studio Mauve will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 4.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Studio Mauve
Sherwin-Williams · 0062
Hex#C6B9B8
LRV50.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number0062
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Ganymede
Valspar · 8006-12C
Hex#b8b4b4
LRV46.0
BrandValspar
Number8006-12C
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Studio Mauve vs Ganymede Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Studio Mauve on one side and Ganymede on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Studio Mauve comparisons

See how Studio Mauve stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Studio Mauve
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Studio Mauve
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Studio Mauve
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Studio Mauve is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Studio Mauve
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Studio Mauve
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Studio Mauve reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Studio Mauve
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Studio Mauve
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Studio Mauve
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Studio Mauve reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Studio Mauve
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Studio Mauve
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Studio Mauve
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Studio Mauve is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Studio Mauve
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Studio Mauve reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Studio Mauve
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Studio Mauve is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Studio Mauve
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Studio Mauve is the lighter choice

Black grey
Studio Mauve
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Studio Mauve is the lighter choice

Piazza
Studio Mauve
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Studio Mauve
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Studio Mauve
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Studio Mauve reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Studio Mauve
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Studio Mauve reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Studio Mauve
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Studio Mauve is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Studio Mauve
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Studio Mauve
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Studio Mauve is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Studio Mauve
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Studio Mauve reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Studio Mauve
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Studio Mauve is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Studio Mauve
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Studio Mauve
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Studio Mauve reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Studio Mauve
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Studio Mauve
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Studio Mauve
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Studio Mauve
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Studio Mauve is the lighter choice