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Clay

29%LRV Value
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Clay 1034 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A68E73, LRV 29 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Double Latte from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Clay Technical Profile

HEX Code#A68E73
RGB166, 142, 115
LRV28.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Clay in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Clay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreClay
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsDouble Latte

Double Latte

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

River Oak

Valspar

Nearly identical

Sauteed Mushroom

PPG

Nearly identical

River Mud

Behr

Nearly identical

Whole Wheat

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Pocahontas

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Roasted Mushroom

Kilz

Nearly identical

Oakbluff

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Gold Taffeta

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Mouse's Back

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Nourish .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Clay

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Clay

#A68E73

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ACAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Clay

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Whole Wheat

Complement

Americana

Clay Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Firenze

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Waterdrop

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Athens Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Clay.

Algonquin Trail

Benjamin Moore · 1055

#A78D6D

At Home with Nature

Benjamin Moore · 1518

#A39776

Alexandria Beige

Benjamin Moore · HC-77

#A4937D

Deer

Benjamin Moore · CC-452

#9F8D7D

Bed

Benjamin Moore · CC-632

#9A9376

Almond Beige

Benjamin Moore · 2101-40

#A68076

More brown colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Tattle Tan

PPG · 1093-7

#A48454

Clay .07

Colorhouse · Clay-07

#C27355

Pavilion Tan

Vista Paint · 0149

#B08E7E

Olive Drab

RAL · 6022

#25221B

Wholesome

Sherwin-Williams · SW 6980

#A4785F

Highland Grass

Vista Paint · 8495

#A19276

Clay — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Clay have?
Clay by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Clay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clay are Double Latte by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), River Oak by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sauteed Mushroom by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting 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 Clay?
Clay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.7, 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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