Briny vs Clay Pot
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Briny reads as blue, while Clay Pot reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Briny (LRV 17) reflects noticeably more light than Clay Pot (LRV 12), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Briny runs cool while Clay Pot is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 71.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Briny vs Clay Pot Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Briny on one side and Clay Pot 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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