Ebony vs Tuxedo
Where Ebony belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Tuxedo is a Valspar color. Ebony reads as grey, while Tuxedo reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (3 vs 2), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 7.1 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.
Ebony vs Tuxedo in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Ebony and Tuxedo 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.
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Ebony vs Tuxedo Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ebony on one side and Tuxedo 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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