Job's Tears vs Mosaic Tile
Job's Tears (Cloverdale Paint) and Mosaic Tile (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The NaN-point LRV gap — NaN for Mosaic Tile vs 10 for Job's Tears — means Mosaic Tile will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of NaN puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Job's Tears vs Mosaic Tile Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Job's Tears on one side and Mosaic Tile 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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