Ref. #DFD7CB · 7002-1
Clay Angel
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Clay Angel Technical Profile
What color is Clay Angel? It's a light warm beige with the hex code #DFD7CB. Colors similar to Clay Angel include Hirshfield's Always Neutral, Hirshfield's Powder Cake, Hirshfield's Moon Drop. Clay Angel has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 69, Clay Angel sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Clay Angel pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Clay Angel
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Always Neutral
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Polished
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Chocolate Froth
Behr
Nearly identical
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Flying Dove
Kilz
Nearly identical
Maybe Mushroom
PPG
Nearly identical
Kestrel White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sonnet
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Clay Angel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clay Angel
#DFD7CB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clay Angel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clay Angel 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Clay Angel.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Clay Angel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clay Angel have?
Clay Angel by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the beige color family.
What colors match Clay Angel from other brands?
The closest matches are Always Neutral by Hirshfield's (#DFD7CB), Powder Cake by Hirshfield's (#DFD7CA), Moon Drop by Hirshfield's (#DDD5C9). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Clay Angel?
Clay Angel has an LRV of 68.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Clay Angel's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.