China Clay vs Cleanroom white
China Clay is a Little Greene color while Cleanroom white comes from RAL Classic. Hue-wise, China Clay belongs to the beige family and Cleanroom white to the beige-white family. At LRV 89 vs 86, Cleanroom white will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. With a ΔE of 2.8, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
China Clay vs Cleanroom white in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. China Clay and Cleanroom white 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.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Cleanroom white gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
China Clay vs Cleanroom white Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see China Clay on one side and Cleanroom white 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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