Potters Clay 2 vs Snail Trail
Potters Clay 2 and Snail Trail come from the same Dulux collection. Hue-wise, Potters Clay 2 belongs to the grey family and Snail Trail to the blue-white family. The 21-point LRV gap — 75 for Snail Trail vs 54 for Potters Clay 2 — means Snail Trail will open up a space more effectively. Where Potters Clay 2 leans neutral, Snail Trail reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 11.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Potters Clay 2 vs Snail Trail in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Potters Clay 2 and Snail Trail in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Snail Trail reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Potters Clay 2.
Color Details
Potters Clay 2 vs Snail Trail Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Potters Clay 2 on one side and Snail Trail 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.