Charred Clay 30YR 17/341 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AB6153, estimated LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sedona Clay from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #AB6153 · 30YR 17/341
Charred Clay
18%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Charred Clay Technical Profile
HEX Code#AB6153
RGB171, 97, 83
Estimated LRV17.8
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 Familyred
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Charred Clay
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Charred Clay
#AB6153
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AE9F83
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Charred Clay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Charred 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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Charred Clay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Charred Clay have?
Charred Clay by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red 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 Charred Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Charred Clay are Sedona Clay by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Foxy by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Roycroft Adobe by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Charred 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 Charred Clay?
Charred Clay has a estimated lightness value of 17.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Charred Clay's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.