Cavern Clay vs Spiced Cider
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. Spiced Cider (LRV 23) reflects noticeably more light than Cavern Clay (LRV 20), a difference of 4 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 6.1 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.
Cavern Clay vs Spiced Cider in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Cavern Clay and Spiced Cider 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.
Home Office
The test for a home office color isn't how it looks in a quick glance — it's whether it still feels right after a full day of work. Spiced Cider reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
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Cavern Clay vs Spiced Cider Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cavern Clay on one side and Spiced Cider 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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