Earthen Jug vs Spicy Hue
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Earthen Jug belongs to the beige-pink family and Spicy Hue to the pink-red family. Earthen Jug (LRV 17) reflects noticeably more light than Spicy Hue (LRV 12), a difference of 5 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 9.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Earthen Jug vs Spicy Hue in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Earthen Jug and Spicy Hue 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.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Earthen Jug reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The brightness difference is modest but present — Earthen Jug gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Earthen Jug vs Spicy Hue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Earthen Jug on one side and Spicy Hue 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.