Steep Cliff Gray vs Studio Clay
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Steep Cliff Gray reads as blue-grey, while Studio Clay reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Studio Clay (LRV 29) reflects noticeably more light than Steep Cliff Gray (LRV 21), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Steep Cliff Gray runs blue while Studio Clay is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 16.6, 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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Steep Cliff Gray vs Studio Clay Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Steep Cliff Gray on one side and Studio Clay 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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