China Clay DE5802 is a neutral paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #718B9A, estimated LRV 24 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smoky Azurite from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #718B9A · DE5802
China Clay
24%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
China Clay Technical Profile
HEX Code#718B9A
RGB113, 139, 154
Estimated LRV24.3
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With China Clay
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
China Clay
#718B9A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858AAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for China Clay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
China Clay Room Palettes
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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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China Clay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does China Clay have?
China Clay by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the neutral 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 China Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to China Clay are Smoky Azurite by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Pulitzer Blue by Valspar (a close digital match), Shaker Blue by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting China 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 China Clay?
China Clay has a estimated lightness value of 24.3, 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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