London Clay vs Gauntlet Gray
London Clay is a Farrow & Ball color while Gauntlet Gray comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. With LRVs of 15 and 17, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — London Clay's warm character against Gauntlet Gray's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 5.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
London Clay vs Gauntlet Gray in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. London Clay and Gauntlet 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
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Gauntlet Gray reads more restrained here, while London Clay adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The temperature contrast between London Clay and Gauntlet Gray is what sets these apart most in this context.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The temperature contrast between London Clay and Gauntlet Gray is what sets these apart most in this context.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The temperature contrast between London Clay and Gauntlet Gray is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
London Clay vs Gauntlet Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see London Clay on one side and Gauntlet 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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