Prairie Clay DET450 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #935444, LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brownberry from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #935444 · DET450
Prairie Clay
13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Prairie Clay Technical Profile
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Prairie Clay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Prairie Clay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsPrairie Clay
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBrownberry
Brownberry
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Autumn Russet
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sierra Redwood
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Southwest Spirit
Vista Paint
Very similar
Baked Bean
PPG
Very similar
Autumn Ridge
Kilz
Very similar
Kalahari Sunset
Behr
Very similar
Cogswell Cedar
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Arizona Sun
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Picture Gallery Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Copper Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Prairie Clay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Prairie Clay
#935444
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0906A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Prairie Clay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Prairie 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Prairie Clay.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Prairie Clay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Prairie Clay have?
Prairie Clay by Dunn-Edwards 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 Prairie Clay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Prairie Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Prairie Clay are Brownberry by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Autumn Russet by Valspar (a near-identical match), Fresh Clay by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Prairie 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 Prairie Clay?
Prairie Clay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.0, 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 Prairie Clay's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.