Rookwood Clay vs Weathered Shingle
Rookwood Clay and Weathered Shingle come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 23 vs 22 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 4.1 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Rookwood Clay vs Weathered Shingle Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rookwood Clay on one side and Weathered Shingle 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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At LRV 23 vs 6, Rookwood Clay is decisively the brighter choice.
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