Dark Night vs Studio Clay
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Dark Night belongs to the blue family and Studio Clay to the greige-grey family. Studio Clay (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than Dark Night (LRV 4), a difference of 24 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dark Night runs cool while Studio Clay is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 40.5, 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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Dark Night vs Studio Clay Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Night on one side and Studio Clay 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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