Potters Clay 2 vs Steel Symphony 5
Both from Dulux's palette. Hue-wise, Potters Clay 2 belongs to the grey family and Steel Symphony 5 to the blue-grey family. Steel Symphony 5 (LRV 63) reflects noticeably more light than Potters Clay 2 (LRV 54), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Potters Clay 2 runs neutral while Steel Symphony 5 is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 7.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 Steel Symphony 5 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Potters Clay 2 and Steel Symphony 5 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. The LRV gap is large enough that Steel Symphony 5 will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Potters Clay 2 would.
Color Details
Potters Clay 2 vs Steel Symphony 5 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Potters Clay 2 on one side and Steel Symphony 5 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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