Clay Ground QE-03 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BC836E, estimated LRV 28 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Baked Cinnamon from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #BC836E · QE-03
Clay Ground
28%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Clay Ground Technical Profile
HEX Code#BC836E
RGB188, 131, 110
Estimated LRV28.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Clay Ground
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clay Ground
#BC836E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0A582
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clay Ground
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clay Ground Room Palettes
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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 Ground — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clay Ground have?
Clay Ground by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown 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 Ground from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clay Ground are Baked Cinnamon by Kilz (a close digital match), Spice Island by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Kitchen Terra Cotta by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Clay Ground'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 Ground?
Clay Ground has a estimated lightness value of 28.0, 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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Why Clay Ground's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.