Anonymous vs Studio Clay paint color comparison

Anonymous vs Studio Clay

AnonymousSherwin-WilliamsvsStudio ClaySherwin-WilliamsΔE 7.5 — Noticeable difference

Anonymous and Studio Clay come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Anonymous belongs to the grey family and Studio Clay to the greige-grey family. The 7-point LRV gap — 27 for Studio Clay vs 20 for Anonymous — means Studio Clay will open up a space more effectively. Where Anonymous leans neutral, Studio Clay reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 7.5 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.

Color Details

Anonymous
Sherwin-Williams · 7046
LRV19.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7046
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams · 9172
LRV27.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9172
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Anonymous vs Studio Clay Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Anonymous on one side and Studio Clay on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.