Burnished Clay PPU18-9 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D2CCC4, estimated 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.
Behr · #D2CCC4 · PPU18-9
Burnished Clay
61%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Burnished Clay Technical Profile
HEX Code#D2CCC4
RGB210, 204, 196
Estimated LRV60.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Cornforth White
Farrow & Ball
#D1CBC3
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Pediment
Sherwin-Williams
#D3CCC4
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Wish
Benjamin Moore
#D0CBC3
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Moon Shot
Valspar
#D4CFC7
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Miner's Dust
Dunn-Edwards
#D3CEC5
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Shimmering Silver
Dutch Boy
#D4CCC3
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Cool Slate
PPG
#D0CCC5
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Hidden Cove
Hirshfield's
#CDC7BD
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Brown Rice
Kilz
#D1CEC9
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Grey Ghost
Vista Paint
#D3CBBF
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Colors That Work With Burnished Clay
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Burnished Clay
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Burnished Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Burnished Clay are Cornforth White by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Pediment by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Wish by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Burnished Clay's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.