Rich Clay Brown 2164-30 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8B6449, LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Burnished Brandy from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8B6449 · 2164-30
Rich Clay Brown
15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rich Clay Brown Technical Profile
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Rich Clay Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rich Clay Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreRich Clay Brown
Nearly identical
BehrBurnished Brandy
Burnished Brandy
Behr
Nearly identical
Natural Cork
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mochaccino
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Chasm
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cedar Chest
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Copper Pot
PPG
Very similar
Baked Cookie
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Caramel Nut
Kilz
Very similar
Hound Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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 sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Rich Clay Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rich Clay Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rich Clay Brown are Burnished Brandy by Behr (a near-identical match), Natural Cork by Valspar (a near-identical match), Mochaccino by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rich Clay Brown'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 Rich Clay Brown?
Rich Clay Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.1, 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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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.