El Cajon Clay 1260 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #644644, LRV 8 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Outer Boundary from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #644644 · 1260
El Cajon Clay
8%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
El Cajon Clay Technical Profile
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El Cajon Clay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to El Cajon 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 MooreEl Cajon Clay
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsOuter Boundary
Outer Boundary
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Chocolate Eclair
PPG
Nearly identical
Death By Chocolate
Behr
Nearly identical
Otis Madiera
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Brown Plum
Valspar
Very similar
Cordovan
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Burnt Clay
Kilz
Very similar
Aged Beauty
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Otis Madeira
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Preference Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Chestnut Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With El Cajon Clay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
El Cajon Clay
#644644
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#837058
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for El Cajon Clay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
El Cajon 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to El Cajon Clay.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
El Cajon Clay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does El Cajon Clay have?
El Cajon Clay by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample El Cajon Clay in your own space before committing.
What colors match El Cajon Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to El Cajon Clay are Outer Boundary by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Chocolate Eclair by PPG (a near-identical match), Death By Chocolate by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting El Cajon 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 El Cajon Clay?
El Cajon Clay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why El Cajon Clay's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.