Studio Clay vs Vulcanite

Studio ClaySherwin-WilliamsvsVulcaniteTikkurilaΔE 1.9Subtle difference

Where Studio Clay belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Vulcanite is a Tikkurila color. Both sit in the greige-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (27 vs 29), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. At ΔE 1.9, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams · 9172
Hex#958D7F
LRV27.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9172
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Vulcanite
Tikkurila · S486
Hex#9A9084
LRV28.8
BrandTikkurila
NumberS486
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Studio Clay vs Vulcanite Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Studio Clay on one side and Vulcanite 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 Studio Clay comparisons

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

White Dove
Studio Clay
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Studio Clay
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Studio Clay
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Studio Clay reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Studio Clay
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Studio Clay
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Studio Clay
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Studio Clay
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Studio Clay
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Studio Clay
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Studio Clay
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Studio Clay
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Studio Clay reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Studio Clay
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Studio Clay
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Studio Clay reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Studio Clay
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Studio Clay
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Studio Clay reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Studio Clay
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Studio Clay
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Studio Clay
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Studio Clay
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Studio Clay
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Studio Clay reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Studio Clay
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Studio Clay
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Studio Clay reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Studio Clay
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Studio Clay
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Studio Clay reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Studio Clay
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Studio Clay
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Studio Clay
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Studio Clay
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Studio Clay
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Studio Clay
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Studio Clay reads noticeably lighter