Polar Sky vs Studio Clay

Polar SkyBenjamin MoorevsStudio ClayBenjamin MooreΔE 30.9Very 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
Hex#CBDDE2
LRV68.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1674
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Studio Clay
Benjamin Moore · CSP-380
Hex#9F8E84
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.

More Polar Sky comparisons

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

White Dove
Polar Sky
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Polar Sky
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Nearly identical in tone

Iron Ore
Polar Sky
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Polar Sky is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Polar Sky
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Polar Sky reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Polar Sky
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Polar Sky is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Polar Sky
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Polar Sky reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Polar Sky
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Polar Sky reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Polar Sky
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Polar Sky is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Polar Sky
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Polar Sky reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Polar Sky
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Polar Sky reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Polar Sky
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Polar Sky is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Polar Sky
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Polar Sky is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Polar Sky
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Polar Sky is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Polar Sky
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Polar Sky is the lighter choice

Black grey
Polar Sky
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Polar Sky is the lighter choice

Piazza
Polar Sky
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Polar Sky reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Polar Sky
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Polar Sky reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Polar Sky
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Polar Sky is the lighter choice

Senses
Polar Sky
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Polar Sky is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Polar Sky
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Polar Sky is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Polar Sky
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Polar Sky reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Polar Sky
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Polar Sky is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Polar Sky
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Polar Sky is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Polar Sky
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Polar Sky is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Polar Sky
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Polar Sky reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Polar Sky
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Polar Sky is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Polar Sky
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-1
Polar Sky
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads slightly lighter

Paper
Polar Sky
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
Polar Sky
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Polar Sky is the lighter choice