Studio Clay MQ2-27 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D7C9B6, estimated LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Desert Suede from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #D7C9B6 · MQ2-27
Studio Clay
62%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Studio Clay Technical Profile
HEX Code#D7C9B6
RGB215, 201, 182
Estimated LRV62.0
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 Familybeige
BrandBehr
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Desert Suede
Dunn-Edwards
#D5C7B3
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Irish Coffee
Kilz
#DACCBA
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Antique Alencon Lace
PPG
#D9CBBA
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Ivory Ridge
Vista Paint
#D8C8B6
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China Doll
Sherwin-Williams
#DBCEBD
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Carlisle Cream
Benjamin Moore
#DDCFBC
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Sandstone Tint
Dutch Boy
#D4C9B9
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Desert Fortress
Valspar
#DACDBD
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Ivory Ridge
Hirshfield's
#D9C9B8
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Joa's White
Farrow & Ball
#DECFB9
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Colors That Work With Studio Clay
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Studio Clay
#D7C9B6
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 Studio Clay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Studio 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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Studio Clay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Studio Clay have?
Studio Clay by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Studio Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Studio Clay are Desert Suede by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Irish Coffee by Kilz (a close digital match), Antique Alencon Lace by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Studio 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 Studio Clay?
Studio Clay has a estimated lightness value of 62.0, 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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