Paving Stone vs Mole
Where Paving Stone belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Mole is a Tikkurila color. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Paving Stone (LRV 23) reflects noticeably more light than Mole (LRV 20), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Paving Stone vs Mole in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Paving Stone and Mole 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
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. The distinction reads clearly at room scale, making the choice between them concrete.
Color Details
Paving Stone vs Mole Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Paving Stone on one side and Mole 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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