Clay VS-9880 is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #E27A53, estimated LRV 31 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Oriole from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #E27A53 · VS-9880
Clay
31%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Clay Technical Profile
HEX Code#E27A53
RGB226, 122, 83
Estimated LRV30.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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 Familyorange
BrandDutch Boy
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Compare alternatives to Clay
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Oriole
Benjamin Moore
#E27852
Close digital match
Deep Coral
Dunn-Edwards
#DA7C55
Close digital match
Mai Tai
Behr
#E3724A
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Clay Pot
PPG
#E07757
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Emberglow
Sherwin-Williams
#D67C56
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Hyperactive
Kilz
#EA7C4C
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Autumn Glimmer
Valspar
#E97F4E
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Jack-O-Lantern
Hirshfield's
#D37A51
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Sari
Vista Paint
#E27C61
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Clay .07
Colorhouse
#C27355
Visible digital difference
Bright Red Orange
RAL
#F75E25
Visible digital difference
Charlotte's Locks
Farrow & Ball
#D65F3D
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Clay
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clay
#E27A53
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C5B16D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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
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Clay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clay have?
Clay by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange 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 Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clay are Oriole by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Deep Coral by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Mai Tai by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting 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 Clay?
Clay has a estimated lightness value of 30.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Clay's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.