Foothills vs Ironclad
Where Foothills belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Ironclad is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (12 vs 11), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. At ΔE 1.5, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Foothills vs Ironclad Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Foothills on one side and Ironclad 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.
More Foothills comparisons
See how Foothills stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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Hardwick White reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 12), opening up a space where Foothills encloses it.
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Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 12), opening up a space where Foothills encloses it.
Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 12), opening up a space where Foothills encloses it.
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