Clay .01 Clay-01 is a brown paint color from Colorhouse. It has a hex value of #C49C6D, estimated LRV 37 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sahara Sands from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Colorhouse · #C49C6D · Clay-01
Clay .01
37%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Clay .01 Technical Profile
HEX Code#C49C6D
RGB196, 156, 109
Estimated LRV36.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandColorhouse
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Compare alternatives to Clay .01
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sahara Sands
Dutch Boy
#C59D6F
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Back to Basics
Hirshfield's
#C49A69
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Back to Basics
Vista Paint
#C49C69
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Gingersnap
Behr
#C79D69
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Lariat Tan
Valspar
#BE986A
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Sandy Valley
Benjamin Moore
#C09866
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Welcome Home
PPG
#C09C6A
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Mannered Gold
Sherwin-Williams
#C19763
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Tan Plan
Dunn-Edwards
#C19E78
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#CA9D62
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#BA9C69
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Colors That Work With Clay .01
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clay .01
#C49C6D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1B37F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clay .01
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clay .01 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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Clay .01 — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clay .01 have?
Clay .01 by Colorhouse 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 Clay .01 from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clay .01 are Sahara Sands by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Back to Basics by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Back to Basics by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Clay .01'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 Clay .01?
Clay .01 has a estimated lightness value of 36.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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