Ray of Light vs They call it Mellow
Where Ray of Light belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, They call it Mellow is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Ray of Light belongs to the beige-yellow family and They call it Mellow to the beige family. Ray of Light (LRV 86) reflects noticeably more light than They call it Mellow (LRV 79), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.8, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ray of Light vs They call it Mellow in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Ray of Light and They call it Mellow 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.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Ray of Light reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Dining Room
A dining room lit by a dimmed pendant or candles is one of the most forgiving environments for paint — warm light softens almost everything. Ray of Light has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Ray of Light vs They call it Mellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ray of Light on one side and They call it Mellow 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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