Versatile Gray vs Clay Figurine
Where Versatile Gray belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Clay Figurine is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, Versatile Gray belongs to the beige-greige family and Clay Figurine to the greige-grey family. Clay Figurine (LRV 54) reflects noticeably more light than Versatile Gray (LRV 48), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.4 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.
Versatile Gray vs Clay Figurine in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Versatile Gray 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.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Clay Figurine gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Versatile Gray vs Clay Figurine Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Versatile Gray on one side and Clay Figurine 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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