Swimming vs Vaguely Mauve
Swimming and Vaguely Mauve come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Swimming reads as blue, while Vaguely Mauve reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 16-point LRV gap — 73 for Swimming vs 57 for Vaguely Mauve — means Swimming will open up a space more effectively. Where Swimming leans cool, Vaguely Mauve reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 18.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Swimming vs Vaguely Mauve Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Swimming 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.
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