Earthenware vs Tabby Cat Gray
Earthenware is a Cloverdale Paint color while Tabby Cat Gray comes from Valspar. Earthenware reads as greige-grey, while Tabby Cat Gray reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 28 vs 24, Tabby Cat Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 7.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Earthenware vs Tabby Cat Gray in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Earthenware and Tabby Cat Gray 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.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Tabby Cat Gray gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Earthenware vs Tabby Cat Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Earthenware on one side and Tabby Cat Gray 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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