Clay Dust DE5373 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F8DCA3, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Honey Bee from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F8DCA3 · DE5373
Clay Dust
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Clay Dust in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Clay Dust in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsClay Dust
Nearly identical
PPGHoney Bee
Honey Bee
PPG
Nearly identical
Western Sky
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
First Day of School
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Yellow Lotus
Kilz
Nearly identical
Charm Bracelet
Valspar
Nearly identical
Butter Up
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Simply Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Suntan Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pismo Dunes
Behr
Nearly identical
Grain .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Clay Dust
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clay Dust
#F8DCA3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BCCE64
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clay Dust
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clay Dust 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Clay Dust.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Clay Dust — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clay Dust have?
Clay Dust by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Clay Dust in your own space before committing.
What colors match Clay Dust from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clay Dust are Honey Bee by PPG (a near-identical match), Western Sky by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), First Day of School by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Clay Dust'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 Dust?
Clay Dust has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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