Clay .04 Clay-04 is a brown paint color from Colorhouse. It has a hex value of #8C4D35, LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Old Brick from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8C4D35 · Clay-04
Clay .04
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Clay .04 Technical Profile
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Clay .04 in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Clay .04 in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ColorhouseClay .04
Nearly identical
Vista PaintOld Brick
Old Brick
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Remaining Embers
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tawny Rose
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Caramel Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Hipsterfication
Behr
Very similar
Burled Redwood
PPG
Very similar
Cherry Cola
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sierra Redwood
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Red Maple
Valspar
Very similar
Autumn Abundance
Kilz
Very similar
Copper Brown
RAL
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Clay .04
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clay .04
#8C4D35
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9B8C59
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clay .04
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clay .04 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
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 .04 — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clay .04 have?
Clay .04 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 .04 in your own space before committing.
What colors match Clay .04 from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clay .04 are Old Brick by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Remaining Embers by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Remaining Embers by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Clay .04'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 .04?
Clay .04 has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Clay .04's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.