Potters Clay 2 vs Pavilion Gray
Where Potters Clay 2 belongs to Dulux's range, Pavilion Gray is a Farrow & Ball color. Potters Clay 2 reads as grey, while Pavilion Gray reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (54 vs 55), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Potters Clay 2 runs neutral while Pavilion Gray is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Potters Clay 2 vs Pavilion Gray in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Potters Clay 2 and Pavilion Gray 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 temperature contrast between Pavilion Gray and Potters Clay 2 is what sets these apart most in this context.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Pavilion Gray brings more warmth to the space, while Potters Clay 2 keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
Potters Clay 2 vs Pavilion Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Potters Clay 2 on one side and Pavilion Gray 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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