Cool Clay 1071-5 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BA947B, LRV 33 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chadwick Brown from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BA947B · 1071-5
Cool Clay
33%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cool Clay Technical Profile
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Cool Clay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cool Clay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCool Clay
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreChadwick Brown
Chadwick Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Spice Cake
Behr
Nearly identical
Caramelized
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Coffee Gelato
Valspar
Nearly identical
Southwest Sand
Vista Paint
Very similar
Ginger Nut
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Maple
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mellow Mauve
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Spiced Apricot
Kilz
Very similar
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cool Clay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cool Clay
#BA947B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cool Clay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cool 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 Cool Clay.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cool Clay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cool Clay have?
Cool Clay by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cool Clay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cool Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Clay are Chadwick Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Spice Cake by Behr (a near-identical match), Caramelized by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cool 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 Cool Clay?
Cool Clay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.0, 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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Related Reading
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 Cool Clay's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.