Clay Ridge 1053-6 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #956A66, estimated LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sebastian from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #956A66 · 1053-6
Clay Ridge
18%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Clay Ridge Technical Profile
HEX Code#956A66
RGB149, 106, 102
Estimated LRV17.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandPPG
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Sebastian
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#926B67
Close digital match
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#9B6E6C
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#996C6E
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Colors That Work With Clay Ridge
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clay Ridge
#956A66
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AC9B82
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clay Ridge
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clay Ridge Room Palettes
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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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Clay Ridge — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clay Ridge have?
Clay Ridge by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Clay Ridge from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clay Ridge are Sebastian by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Somerville Red by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Bourbon Street by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Clay Ridge'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 Ridge?
Clay Ridge has a estimated lightness value of 17.7, 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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