London Clay vs Browse Brown
Where London Clay belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Browse Brown is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. London Clay (LRV 15) reflects noticeably more light than Browse Brown (LRV 13), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. London Clay runs warm while Browse Brown is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 4.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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London Clay vs Browse Brown Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see London Clay on one side and Browse Brown 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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