Clay vs Ecru
Clay (Little Greene) and Ecru (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. The 6-point LRV gap — 56 for Clay vs 51 for Ecru — means Clay will open up a space more effectively. Where Clay leans yellow and red, Ecru reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 4.6 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Clay vs Ecru Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Clay on one side and Ecru 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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