Clay Pot DE5174 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C3663F, LRV 22 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dark Palomino from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C3663F · DE5174
Clay Pot
22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Clay Pot in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Clay Pot 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 Pot
Nearly identical
ValsparDark Palomino
Dark Palomino
Valspar
Nearly identical
Chivalry Copper
Behr
Nearly identical
Robust Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Topaz
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lava Flow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Casa De Oro
Vista Paint
Very similar
Hot August
Kilz
Very similar
Old Copper Kettle
PPG
Very similar
Casa De Oro
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pearl Orange
RAL
Very similar
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Charlotte's Locks
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Clay Pot
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clay Pot
#C3663F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9AC79
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clay Pot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clay Pot 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
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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 Pot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clay Pot have?
Clay Pot by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Pot in your own space before committing.
What colors match Clay Pot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clay Pot are Dark Palomino by Valspar (a near-identical match), Chivalry Copper by Behr (a near-identical match), Robust Orange by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Clay Pot'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 Pot?
Clay Pot has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.5, 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 Pot's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.