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Ref. #A17F75 · 1008-9B

Clay Dusk

24%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Clay Dusk 1008-9B is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A17F75, LRV 24 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Autumn Brown from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Clay Dusk Technical Profile

HEX Code#A17F75
RGB161, 127, 117
LRV24.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar

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Clay Dusk in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Clay Dusk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparClay Dusk
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreAutumn Brown

Autumn Brown

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Hickory Branch

Behr

Nearly identical

Hushed Auburn

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Rocky Mountain

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Mystic Mauve

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Hickory Branch

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Sulking Room Pink

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Tattered Teddy

PPG

Very similar

Pale Palamino

Vista Paint

Very similar

Burnt Sienna

Kilz

Very similar

Beige Red

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Clay Dusk

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Clay Dusk

#A17F75

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADA285

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Clay Dusk

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Chocolate Cheesecake

Complement

Old Nantucket Teal

Clay Dusk Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

White Pepper

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Fall Leaf

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Napa Dawn

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Lucky Clover

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Blue Nebula

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Clay Dusk.

Cherry Mocha

Valspar · 1006-7C

#A27A7A

Country Path

Valspar · 2001-9B

#9F7A6E

Creamy Mocha

Valspar · 8004-9E

#967E71

Rugged

Valspar · 3008-9C

#998870

Tender Twig

Valspar · 3001-7B

#9C7D69

Mocha Java

Valspar · 2004-7B

#AB826C

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Thunder Bay

PPG · 1144-2

#CBD9D7

Waterloo

Sherwin-Williams · 9141

#536872

Barely Pear

Sherwin-Williams · 9666

#EDEBDB

Verdigris

Benjamin Moore · 685

#56766D

Outer Boundary

Dunn-Edwards · DE6021

#654846

Artichoke Leaf

PPG · 70YY 34/180

#A6A281

Clay Dusk — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Clay Dusk have?
Clay Dusk by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Clay Dusk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Clay Dusk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clay Dusk are Autumn Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Appalachian Spring by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Santa Fe Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Clay Dusk'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 Dusk?
Clay Dusk has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.0, 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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