Brushed Clay DE5243 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #DB9351, estimated LRV 37 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Butterscotch from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #DB9351 · DE5243
Brushed Clay
37%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brushed Clay Technical Profile
HEX Code#DB9351
RGB219, 147, 81
Estimated LRV36.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Brushed Clay
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brushed Clay
#DB9351
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C1BF71
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brushed Clay
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brushed 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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Brushed Clay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brushed Clay have?
Brushed Clay by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange 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 Brushed Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brushed Clay are Butterscotch by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Stunning Gold by Behr (a close digital match), Japonica by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Brushed 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 Brushed Clay?
Brushed Clay has a estimated lightness value of 36.5, 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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