Clay Pot vs Mount Etna
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Clay Pot belongs to the pink-red family and Mount Etna to the blue-grey family. Clay Pot (LRV 12) reflects noticeably more light than Mount Etna (LRV 6), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Clay Pot runs warm while Mount Etna is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 49.4, 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 Mount Etna Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Clay Pot on one side and Mount Etna 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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