Wet Clay CSP-1045 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #96846B, LRV 24 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Winter Delta from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #96846B · CSP-1045
Wet Clay
24%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Wet Clay Technical Profile
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Wet Clay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wet 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 MooreWet Clay
Nearly identical
ValsparWinter Delta
Winter Delta
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dark Legacy Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Macchiato
Behr
Nearly identical
Leather Pouch
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sawdust
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
African Plain
Vista Paint
Very similar
Vintage Finds
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sleeping Cabin
Kilz
Very similar
Wooly Thyme
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wet Clay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wet Clay
#96846B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wet Clay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wet 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 Wet Clay.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wet Clay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wet Clay have?
Wet Clay by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Wet Clay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wet Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wet Clay are Winter Delta by Valspar (a near-identical match), Dark Legacy Gold by PPG (a near-identical match), Macchiato by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wet 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 Wet Clay?
Wet Clay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wet Clay's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.