Stoneware Clay DEGR16 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BCB9AE, LRV 48 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pumice from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BCB9AE · DEGR16
Stoneware Clay
48%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Stoneware Clay Technical Profile
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Stoneware Clay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Stoneware 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-EdwardsStoneware Clay
Nearly identical
BehrPumice
Pumice
Behr
Nearly identical
Hikers Paradise
PPG
Nearly identical
Soulful Grey
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bone Black
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Chintz
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mindful Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Silver Spree
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cliff Face
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Urban Gateway
Kilz
Very similar
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Stoneware Clay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Stoneware Clay
#BCB9AE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Stoneware Clay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Stoneware 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 Stoneware Clay.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Stoneware Clay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Stoneware Clay have?
Stoneware Clay by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Stoneware Clay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Stoneware Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stoneware Clay are Pumice by Behr (a near-identical match), Hikers Paradise by PPG (a near-identical match), Barista by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Stoneware 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 Stoneware Clay?
Stoneware Clay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 48.4, 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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Why Stoneware Clay's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.