Baked Clay vs Earthen Jug
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both beige-pinks, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-pink to land. Baked Clay (LRV 26) reflects noticeably more light than Earthen Jug (LRV 17), a difference of 9 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. With a ΔE of 11.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Baked Clay vs Earthen Jug in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Baked Clay and Earthen Jug in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The LRV gap is large enough that Baked Clay will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Earthen Jug would.
Color Details
Baked Clay vs Earthen Jug Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Baked Clay on one side and Earthen Jug 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.