Clay Pot vs Determined Orange
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Clay Pot belongs to the pink-red family and Determined Orange to the beige-pink family. Determined Orange (LRV 22) reflects noticeably more light than Clay Pot (LRV 12), a difference of 10 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 18.0, 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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Clay Pot vs Determined Orange Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Clay Pot on one side and Determined Orange 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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