Folk Tales vs Muddy Mississippi
Where Folk Tales belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Muddy Mississippi is a Valspar color. Folk Tales reads as beige-greige, while Muddy Mississippi reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Folk Tales (LRV 16) reflects noticeably more light than Muddy Mississippi (LRV 13), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 9.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Folk Tales vs Muddy Mississippi Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Folk Tales on one side and Muddy Mississippi 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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