Clay Pot vs Morning at Sea
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Clay Pot reads as pink-red, while Morning at Sea reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Morning at Sea (LRV 29) reflects noticeably more light than Clay Pot (LRV 12), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Clay Pot runs warm while Morning at Sea is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 54.5, 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 Morning at Sea Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Clay Pot on one side and Morning at Sea 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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