El Cajon Clay 1260 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #644644, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #644644 · 1260
El Cajon Clay
8%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
El Cajon Clay Technical Profile
HEX Code#644644
RGB100, 70, 68
Estimated LRV7.5
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With El Cajon Clay
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Chocolate Eclair by PPG (a close digital match), Death By Chocolate by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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