Quarry Stone vs Studio Clay paint color comparison

Quarry Stone vs Studio Clay

Quarry StoneSherwin-WilliamsvsStudio ClaySherwin-WilliamsΔE 0.8 — Imperceptible difference

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. With LRVs of 27 and 27, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. With a ΔE of 0.8, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Quarry Stone
Sherwin-Williams · 9603
LRV27.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9603
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams · 9172
LRV27.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9172
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Quarry Stone vs Studio Clay Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Quarry Stone on one side and Studio Clay on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.