Gravel vs Studio Clay
Where Gravel belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Studio Clay is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Gravel belongs to the grey family and Studio Clay to the greige-grey family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (26 vs 27), so they'll read as similarly Medium 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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Gravel vs Studio Clay Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gravel on one side and Studio Clay 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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