Ref. #716843 · MP42080
Golden Clay Met.
14%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Golden Clay Met. Technical Profile
What color is Golden Clay Met.? It's a deep warm yellow with the hex code #716843. Colors similar to Golden Clay Met. include Vista Paint Woven Willow, Vista Paint Austere, Valspar Vineyard View. Golden Clay Met. has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Golden Clay Met. creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Golden Clay Met. reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Golden Clay Met.
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Clay Met.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Clay Met.
#716843
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D8B5C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Clay Met.
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Clay Met. 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 MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Golden Clay Met..
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Golden Clay Met. — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Clay Met. have?
Golden Clay Met. by MPC has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Golden Clay Met. from other brands?
The closest matches are Woven Willow by Vista Paint (#726845), Austere by Vista Paint (#716745), Vineyard View by Valspar (#716A42). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Golden Clay Met.?
Golden Clay Met. has an LRV of 13.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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