Softened Green vs Clay Figurine

Softened GreenSherwin-WilliamsvsClay FigurineValsparΔE 6.3Noticeable difference

Where Softened Green belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Clay Figurine is a Valspar color. Softened Green reads as green-greige, while Clay Figurine reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Clay Figurine (LRV 54) reflects noticeably more light than Softened Green (LRV 49), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 6.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Softened Green vs Clay Figurine in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Softened Green and Clay Figurine 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.

Bedroom

The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Clay Figurine reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.

Softened GreenSw 6177 Nursery

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Clay FigurineValspar Clay Figurine bedroom accent wall

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Color Details

Softened Green
Sherwin-Williams · 6177
Hex#BBBCA7
LRV49.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6177
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Clay Figurine
Valspar · M341
Hex#c8c2b6
LRV54.2
BrandValspar
NumberM341
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Softened Green vs Clay Figurine Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Softened Green on one side and Clay Figurine 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.

More Softened Green comparisons

See how Softened Green stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Softened Green
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Softened Green
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Softened Green
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Softened Green is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Softened Green
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Softened Green
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Softened Green reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Softened Green
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Softened Green
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Softened Green
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Softened Green reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Softened Green
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Softened Green
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Softened Green
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Softened Green is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Softened Green
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Softened Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Softened Green
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Softened Green is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Softened Green
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Softened Green is the lighter choice

Black grey
Softened Green
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Softened Green is the lighter choice

Piazza
Softened Green
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Softened Green
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Softened Green
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Softened Green reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Softened Green
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Softened Green reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Softened Green
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Softened Green is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Softened Green
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Softened Green
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Softened Green is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Softened Green
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Softened Green reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Softened Green
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Softened Green is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Softened Green
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Softened Green
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Softened Green reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Softened Green
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Softened Green
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Softened Green
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Softened Green
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Softened Green is the lighter choice