Canal Street vs Studio Clay paint color comparison

Canal Street vs Studio Clay

Canal Street and Studio Clay come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 29 vs 27 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 2.7 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a 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

Canal Street
Sherwin-Williams · 9523
LRV28.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9523
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams · 9172
LRV27.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9172
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Canal Street vs Studio Clay Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Canal Street 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.