Setting Plaster vs New Clay
Setting Plaster is a Farrow & Ball color while New Clay comes from PPG. Hue-wise, Setting Plaster belongs to the beige family and New Clay to the pink-red family. With LRVs of 58 and 59, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 7.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Setting Plaster vs New Clay Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Setting Plaster on one side and New Clay 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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