Ares Shadow vs Quartz grey
Where Ares Shadow belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Quartz grey is a RAL Classic color. Ares Shadow reads as greige-grey, while Quartz grey reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Quartz grey (LRV 17) reflects noticeably more light than Ares Shadow (LRV 12), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ares Shadow vs Quartz grey in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Ares Shadow and Quartz grey are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Quartz grey reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
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Ares Shadow vs Quartz grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ares Shadow on one side and Quartz grey 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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