Clay Brown 8003 is a orange paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #734222, estimated LRV 8 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Florence Brown from Behr (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
RAL · #734222 · 8003
Clay Brown
8%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Clay Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#734222
RGB115, 66, 34
Estimated LRV7.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandRAL
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Colors That Work With Clay Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clay Brown
#734222
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#857E43
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clay Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clay Brown 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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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Clay Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clay Brown have?
Clay Brown by RAL has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange 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 Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clay Brown are Florence Brown by Behr (a very close match), Pinecone Brown by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Satchel by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Clay Brown'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 Brown?
Clay Brown has a estimated lightness value of 7.7, 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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