Loam vs Antique Yellow
Loam is a Cloverdale Paint color while Antique Yellow comes from Jotun. Loam reads as beige, while Antique Yellow reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 49 vs 42, Antique Yellow will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 4.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Loam vs Antique Yellow in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Loam and Antique Yellow 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.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Antique Yellow has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Antique Yellow gives the walls a little more lift.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Antique Yellow gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Loam vs Antique Yellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Loam on one side and Antique Yellow 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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