Onondaga Clay 1204 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8F514A, LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cogswell Cedar from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8F514A · 1204
Onondaga Clay
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Onondaga Clay Technical Profile
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Onondaga Clay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Onondaga 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 MooreOnondaga Clay
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sCogswell Cedar
Cogswell Cedar
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cinnabar
Behr
Nearly identical
Toile Red
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Strattford
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Decadent Red
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cogswell Cedar
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Saddlebag
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Baked Bean
PPG
Very similar
Red Ginseng
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Onondaga Clay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Onondaga Clay
#8F514A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9E8B6E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Onondaga Clay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Onondaga 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 Onondaga Clay.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Onondaga Clay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Onondaga Clay have?
Onondaga Clay by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Onondaga Clay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Onondaga Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Onondaga Clay are Cogswell Cedar by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Quintessential by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Cinnabar by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Onondaga 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 Onondaga Clay?
Onondaga Clay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.2, 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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Related Reading
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 Onondaga Clay's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.