Austere Gray vs Clay Figurine
Austere Gray is a Sherwin-Williams color while Clay Figurine comes from Valspar. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. At LRV 54 vs 51, Clay Figurine will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 3.2, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Austere Gray vs Clay Figurine in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Austere Gray and Clay Figurine 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.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. At this scale, the choice between them becomes clear in a way that a swatch alone can't communicate.
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Austere Gray vs Clay Figurine Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Austere Gray on one side and Clay Figurine 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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