Ref. #8B6449 · 2164-30
Rich Clay Brown
15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rich Clay Brown Technical Profile
What color is Rich Clay Brown? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #8B6449. Colors similar to Rich Clay Brown include Valspar Natural Cork, Vista Paint Mochaccino, Hirshfield's Chasm. Rich Clay Brown has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 15, Rich Clay Brown creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Rich Clay Brown pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Rich Clay Brown
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rich Clay Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rich Clay Brown
#8B6449
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9C986B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rich Clay Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rich Clay Brown 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 Rich Clay Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rich Clay Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rich Clay Brown have?
Rich Clay Brown by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Rich Clay Brown from other brands?
The closest matches are Natural Cork by Valspar (#8C664E), Mochaccino by Vista Paint (#886144), Chasm by Hirshfield's (#876044). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Rich Clay Brown?
Rich Clay Brown has an LRV of 15.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rich Clay Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.