Cavern Clay vs Ligonier Tan
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Cavern Clay reads as beige-pink, while Ligonier Tan reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Ligonier Tan (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than Cavern Clay (LRV 20), a difference of 27 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 27.9, 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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Cavern Clay vs Ligonier Tan Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cavern Clay on one side and Ligonier Tan 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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A 10-point LRV gap (30 vs 20) makes Evergreen Fog the marginally brighter of the two.
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Denim Drift reads slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 43 vs 20, French Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 20 vs 4, Cavern Clay is decisively the brighter choice.
Tranquil Dawn reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 20), opening up a space where Cavern Clay encloses it.
Cavern Clay reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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At LRV 84 vs 20, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 51 vs 20, Pigeon is decisively the brighter choice.
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Cavern Clay reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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At LRV 41 vs 20, Dix Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Cavern Clay reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Saybrook Sage reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 20), opening up a space where Cavern Clay encloses it.
A 11-point LRV gap (31 vs 20) makes Pale Green the marginally brighter of the two.