Sweet Sue vs Clay Fire
Sweet Sue (Cloverdale Paint) and Clay Fire (PPG) come from different manufacturers. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. The 4-point LRV gap — 46 for Sweet Sue vs 42 for Clay Fire — means Sweet Sue will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 2.1 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.
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Sweet Sue vs Clay Fire Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sweet Sue on one side and Clay Fire 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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