Clay .01 Clay-01 is a brown paint color from Colorhouse. It has a hex value of #C49C6D, 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.
Ref. #C49C6D · Clay-01
Clay .01
37%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Clay .01 Technical Profile
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Clay .01 in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Clay .01 in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ColorhouseClay .01
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySahara Sands
Sahara Sands
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Back to Basics
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Back to Basics
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gingersnap
Behr
Nearly identical
Lariat Tan
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sandy Valley
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Welcome Home
PPG
Nearly identical
Mannered Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tan Plan
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Aztec Yellow
Kilz
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Clay .01
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
Pure 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
Similar Colorhouse Colors
Other Colorhouse colors close to Clay .01.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Clay .01 in your own space before committing.
What colors match Clay .01 from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clay .01 are Sahara Sands by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Back to Basics by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Back to Basics by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Clay .01's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.