Red Clay 16-32 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #89483E, estimated LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deep Terra Cotta from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #89483E · 16-32
Red Clay
10%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Red Clay Technical Profile
HEX Code#89483E
RGB137, 72, 62
Estimated LRV10.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Deep Terra Cotta
Behr
#8B483D
Close digital match
Spice of Life
Dunn-Edwards
#86493F
Close digital match
Hot Apple Spice
Benjamin Moore
#8B463F
Close digital match
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#854B41
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Savanna
Hirshfield's
#874C44
Close digital match
Decadent Red
Valspar
#904C44
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Flower Pot
Sherwin-Williams
#8F4438
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Raw Clay
Kilz
#843D34
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#903C32
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#8F4E4D
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#8E402A
Visible digital difference
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#8C4D35
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Red Clay
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Red Clay
#89483E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#998561
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Red Clay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Red 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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Red Clay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Red Clay have?
Red 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 Red Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red Clay are Deep Terra Cotta by Behr (a close digital match), Spice of Life by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Red Hawk by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Red 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 Red Clay?
Red Clay has a estimated lightness value of 10.3, 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 Red Clay's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.