Alloy vs Studio Clay
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Alloy belongs to the grey family and Studio Clay to the greige-grey family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (25 vs 27), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Alloy runs neutral while Studio Clay is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.5 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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Alloy vs Studio Clay Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Alloy on one side and Studio 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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