Coral Clay 9005 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #BF796E, LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brickwork from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BF796E · 9005
Coral Clay
26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Coral Clay Technical Profile
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Coral Clay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Coral Clay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCoral Clay
Nearly identical
KilzBrickwork
Brickwork
Kilz
Nearly identical
Rhapsody
Valspar
Nearly identical
November
Behr
Nearly identical
Badlands
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Indian Summer Orange
PPG
Nearly identical
Rouge
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
First Lady
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Relaxed Terra
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Prairie Island
Vista Paint
Very similar
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Antique Pink
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Coral Clay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Coral Clay
#BF796E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B19F81
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Coral Clay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Coral 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Coral Clay.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Coral Clay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Coral Clay have?
Coral Clay by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Coral Clay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Coral Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Coral Clay are Brickwork by Kilz (a near-identical match), Rhapsody by Valspar (a near-identical match), November by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Coral 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 Coral Clay?
Coral Clay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.9, 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 Coral Clay's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.