Brown Clay 1199-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C37C59, LRV 27 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Copper Wire from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C37C59 · 1199-6
Brown Clay
27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brown Clay Technical Profile
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Brown Clay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brown Clay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBrown Clay
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCopper Wire
Copper Wire
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Aged Copper
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pennies from Heaven
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Moroccan Sky
Behr
Nearly identical
Clove Bud
Valspar
Nearly identical
Caramel Apple
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Peruvian Orange
Kilz
Very similar
Autumn’s Hill
Vista Paint
Very similar
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Autumn's Hill
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Very similar
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brown Clay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brown Clay
#C37C59
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6AC7C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brown Clay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brown 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Brown Clay.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brown Clay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brown Clay have?
Brown Clay by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Brown Clay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brown Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Clay are Copper Wire by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Aged Copper by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Chrysanthemum by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brown 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 Brown Clay?
Brown Clay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brown Clay's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.