Wet Clay CSP-1045 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #96846B, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #96846B · CSP-1045
Wet Clay
24%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Wet Clay Technical Profile
HEX Code#96846B
RGB150, 132, 107
Estimated LRV24.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#95856B
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#9A866B
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#928169
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#96826A
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#998970
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Colors That Work With Wet Clay
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Wet Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wet Clay are Winter Delta by Valspar (a close digital match), Dark Legacy Gold by PPG (a close digital match), Macchiato by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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