Burnished Clay PPU18-9 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D2CCC4, LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cornforth White from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D2CCC4 · PPU18-9
Burnished Clay
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Burnished Clay Technical Profile
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Burnished Clay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Burnished Clay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBurnished Clay
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallCornforth White
Cornforth White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Pediment
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wish
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Moon Shot
Valspar
Nearly identical
Miner's Dust
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Shimmering Silver
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cool Slate
PPG
Nearly identical
Hidden Cove
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Brown Rice
Kilz
Nearly identical
Grey Ghost
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Burnished Clay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Burnished Clay
#D2CCC4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Burnished Clay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Burnished Clay Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Burnished Clay.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Burnished Clay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Burnished Clay have?
Burnished Clay by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Burnished Clay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Burnished Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Burnished Clay are Cornforth White by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Pediment by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Wish by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Burnished Clay's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Burnished Clay?
Burnished Clay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Burnished Clay's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.