Clay Beige OC-11 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D9CFBB, LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wool Skein from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D9CFBB · OC-11
Clay Beige
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Clay Beige Technical Profile
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Clay Beige in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Clay Beige 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 Beige
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsWool Skein
Wool Skein
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sugar Scrub
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Vintage Ephemera
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Toasted Almond
PPG
Nearly identical
Rattan Basket
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mineral Water
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pebblebrook
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bell Tower
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Shaded White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Colors That Work With Clay Beige
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clay Beige
#D9CFBB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clay Beige
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clay Beige 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Clay Beige.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Clay Beige — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clay Beige have?
Clay Beige by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Clay Beige in your own space before committing.
What colors match Clay Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clay Beige are Wool Skein by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sugar Scrub by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Vintage Ephemera by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Clay Beige'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 Beige?
Clay Beige has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.0, 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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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 Clay Beige's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.