Clay .05 Clay-05 is a red paint color from Colorhouse. It has a hex value of #752B22, LRV 6 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Country Redwood from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #752B22 · Clay-05
Clay .05
6%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Clay .05 Technical Profile
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Clay .05 in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Clay .05 in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ColorhouseClay .05
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCountry Redwood
Country Redwood
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Spanish Red
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rustic Red
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Brown Red
RAL
Very similar
Red Chipotle
Behr
Very similar
Raw Clay
Kilz
Visible difference
Monterey Chestnut
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Smoked Paprika
Valspar
Visible difference
April Love
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Brick Dust
PPG
Visible difference
Spiced Berry
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Clay .05
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clay .05
#752B22
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#866C44
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clay .05
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clay .05 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 .05.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Clay .05 — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clay .05 have?
Clay .05 by Colorhouse has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Clay .05 in your own space before committing.
What colors match Clay .05 from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clay .05 are Country Redwood by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Carriage Red by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Spanish Red by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Clay .05'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 .05?
Clay .05 has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.6, 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 Clay .05's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.