Charred Clay 30YR 17/341 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AB6153, 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.
Ref. #AB6153 · 30YR 17/341
Charred Clay
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Charred Clay Technical Profile
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Charred Clay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Charred Clay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCharred Clay
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSedona Clay
Sedona Clay
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Foxy
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Prairie Poppy
Behr
Nearly identical
Sedona Mountains
Kilz
Nearly identical
Santa Fe Sunset
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Rare Sienna
Valspar
Very similar
Ginger Jar
Vista Paint
Very similar
Picture Gallery Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Poppy Prose
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Canyon Rouge
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pearl Pink
RAL
Visible difference
Petal .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Charred Clay
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Charred Clay.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Charred Clay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Charred Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Charred Clay are Sedona Clay by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Foxy by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Roycroft Adobe by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Charred Clay's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.