Clay Brown 8003 is a orange paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #734222, 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.
Ref. #734222 · 8003
Clay Brown
8%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Clay Brown Technical Profile
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Clay Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Clay Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALClay Brown
Very similar
BehrFlorence Brown
Florence Brown
Behr
Very similar
Pinecone Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Satchel
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sturdy Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Soul of the Earth
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Smoked Paprika
Valspar
Visible difference
Ancient Spice
Kilz
Visible difference
Bird House Brown
PPG
Visible difference
Cellar Door
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Hideaway
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Clay Brown
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
Pure 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
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 RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Clay Brown.
More orange colors from other brands
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Clay Brown in your own space before committing.
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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Clay Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.