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Ref. #DAD0CC · 90YR 64/040

Clay Bisque

64%LRV Value
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Clay Bisque 90YR 64/040 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DAD0CC, LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tranquil Retreat from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Clay Bisque Technical Profile

HEX Code#DAD0CC
RGB218, 208, 204
LRV64.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandPPG

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Clay Bisque in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Clay Bisque in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGClay Bisque
Nearly identical
BehrTranquil Retreat

Tranquil Retreat

Behr

Nearly identical

Thick Fog

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Individual White

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Translucency

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Ancestral Haze

Valspar

Nearly identical

Angelica

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Barely Mocha

Kilz

Very similar

Natalia

Vista Paint

Very similar

Peignoir

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Santo

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Air .07

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Clay Bisque

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Clay Bisque

#DAD0CC

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADA585

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Clay Bisque

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Geyser

Complement

Twinkle Blue

Clay Bisque Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Introspective

Pop

Cinnabar

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Currant Berry

Pop

Green Pear

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Christmas Ivy

Pop

Sticky Note Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Clay Bisque.

Canyon Echo

PPG · 00YY 63/024

#D7D1CE

Old Fossilstone Grey

PPG · 40YY 64/035

#D6D2CC

Executive Taupe

PPG · 70RR 64/034

#DACED0

Polished Limestone

PPG · 90YY 63/044

#D3D2CA

Soft Meadow

PPG · 10GY 64/065

#D3D5C9

Pillar Beige

PPG · 40YY 67/087

#DFD6C7

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Nightfall

Dunn-Edwards · DE5804

#43535E

Overcast Sky

Dunn-Edwards · DE5821

#A7B8C4

Love Affair

Benjamin Moore · 1266

#865A5E

Royal Proclamation

Vista Paint · 1297

#A89EBA

Winter Grass

Kilz · LF130-02

#958B6A

Meadowgrass

Valspar · 5007-6A

#8CA885

Clay Bisque — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Clay Bisque have?
Clay Bisque by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Clay Bisque in your own space before committing.
What colors match Clay Bisque from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clay Bisque are Tranquil Retreat by Behr (a near-identical match), Thick Fog by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Kyoto Pearl by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Clay Bisque'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 Bisque?
Clay Bisque has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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