Baked Clay vs Decorous Amber
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Baked Clay belongs to the beige-pink family and Decorous Amber to the beige family. Baked Clay (LRV 26) reflects noticeably more light than Decorous Amber (LRV 22), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 8.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Baked Clay vs Decorous Amber in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Baked Clay and Decorous Amber 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.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The brightness difference is modest but present — Baked Clay gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Baked Clay vs Decorous Amber Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Baked Clay on one side and Decorous Amber 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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