Rich Clay Brown 2164-30 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8B6449, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #8B6449 · 2164-30
Rich Clay Brown
15%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rich Clay Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#8B6449
RGB139, 100, 73
Estimated LRV15.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#8B664E
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Colors That Work With Rich Clay Brown
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Rich Clay Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rich Clay Brown are Burnished Brandy by Behr (a close digital match), Natural Cork by Valspar (a close digital match), Mochaccino by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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