Spinning Clay vs Studio Clay

Spinning ClayCloverdale PaintvsStudio ClaySherwin-WilliamsΔE 0.9Imperceptible difference

Spinning Clay (Cloverdale Paint) and Studio Clay (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 28 vs 27 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. A ΔE of 0.9 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Spinning Clay
Cloverdale Paint · EX044
Hex#968F80
LRV27.7
BrandCloverdale Paint
NumberEX044
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams · 9172
Hex#958D7F
LRV27.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9172
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Spinning Clay vs Studio Clay Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Spinning Clay on one side and Studio Clay on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Spinning Clay comparisons

See how Spinning Clay stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Spinning Clay
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Spinning Clay
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Spinning Clay
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Spinning Clay reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Spinning Clay
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Spinning Clay
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Spinning Clay
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Spinning Clay
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Spinning Clay
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Spinning Clay
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Spinning Clay
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Spinning Clay
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Spinning Clay reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Spinning Clay
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Spinning Clay
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Spinning Clay reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Spinning Clay
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Spinning Clay reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Spinning Clay
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Spinning Clay reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Spinning Clay
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Spinning Clay
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Spinning Clay
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Spinning Clay
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Spinning Clay
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Spinning Clay is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Spinning Clay
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Spinning Clay
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Spinning Clay reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Spinning Clay
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Spinning Clay
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Spinning Clay reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Spinning Clay
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Spinning Clay
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Spinning Clay
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Spinning Clay
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Spinning Clay
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Spinning Clay
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Spinning Clay reads noticeably lighter