Clay Dust N250-1 is a white paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F3E8DC, estimated LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Alabaster from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #F3E8DC · N250-1
Clay Dust
78%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Clay Dust Technical Profile
HEX Code#F3E8DC
RGB243, 232, 220
Estimated LRV78.0
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 Familywhite
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Clay Dust
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Alabaster
Dunn-Edwards
#F3E7DB
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Candle White
Benjamin Moore
#F3E9DE
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Almond Wisp
PPG
#F6EADE
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White Meadow
Vista Paint
#F1E8DD
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Birchwood White
Valspar
#F3EAE0
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Champagne White
Kilz
#EEE3D6
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White Meadow
Hirshfield's
#F2E7DE
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Tailor Tack
Farrow & Ball
#F4E7DD
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Downy
Sherwin-Williams
#EFE8DD
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Simple Splendor
Dutch Boy
#EFE1D2
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Colors That Work With Clay Dust
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clay Dust
#F3E8DC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6B77B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clay Dust
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clay Dust 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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Clay Dust — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clay Dust have?
Clay Dust by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the white 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 Clay Dust from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clay Dust are Alabaster by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), French White by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Candle White by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Clay Dust'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 Clay Dust?
Clay Dust has a estimated lightness value of 78.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Clay Dust's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.