Stoneware Clay DEGR16 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BCB9AE, estimated LRV 48 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pumice from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #BCB9AE · DEGR16
Stoneware Clay
48%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Stoneware Clay Technical Profile
HEX Code#BCB9AE
RGB188, 185, 174
Estimated LRV48.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Stoneware Clay
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Pumice
Behr
#BCB9AF
Close digital match
Hikers Paradise
PPG
#BEBBB1
Close digital match
Soulful Grey
Valspar
#BBB8AF
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Bone Black
Benjamin Moore
#BAB9AF
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Chintz
Hirshfield's
#C0BBAE
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Mindful Gray
Sherwin-Williams
#BCB7AD
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Silver Spree
Vista Paint
#C2BDB0
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Cliff Face
Dutch Boy
#BCBAAB
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Urban Gateway
Kilz
#BCB5A9
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#C4BEB4
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Colors That Work With Stoneware Clay
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Stoneware Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stoneware Clay are Pumice by Behr (a close digital match), Hikers Paradise by PPG (a close digital match), Barista by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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