Cavern Clay MQ2-41 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B39781, LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coffee Cake from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B39781 · MQ2-41
Cavern Clay
33%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cavern Clay Technical Profile
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Cavern Clay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cavern Clay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCavern Clay
Nearly identical
KilzCoffee Cake
Coffee Cake
Kilz
Nearly identical
Let'S Get Cozy
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Changing Seasons
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mexican Sand
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Timber
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dark Buff
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Country Dweller
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Country Life
Vista Paint
Very similar
Tantalizing Tan
PPG
Very similar
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cavern Clay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cavern Clay
#B39781
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAB85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cavern Clay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cavern 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 Cavern Clay.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cavern Clay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cavern Clay have?
Cavern Clay by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cavern Clay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cavern Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cavern Clay are Coffee Cake by Kilz (a near-identical match), Let'S Get Cozy by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Changing Seasons by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cavern 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 Cavern Clay?
Cavern Clay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cavern Clay's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.