Polar Sky vs Studio Clay paint color comparison

Polar Sky vs Studio Clay

Polar SkyBenjamin MoorevsStudio ClayBenjamin MooreΔE 30.9 — Very different colors

Polar Sky and Studio Clay come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Polar Sky belongs to the blue family and Studio Clay to the greige-grey family. The 40-point LRV gap — 69 for Polar Sky vs 29 for Studio Clay — means Polar Sky will open up a space more effectively. Where Polar Sky leans blue, Studio Clay reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 30.9 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.

Color Details

Polar Sky
Benjamin Moore · 1674
LRV68.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1674
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Studio Clay
Benjamin Moore · CSP-380
LRV28.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-380
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Polar Sky vs Studio Clay Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Polar Sky on one side and Studio Clay 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.