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Ref. #A56C5B · 2003-7B

Deep Clay Red

20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Deep Clay Red 2003-7B is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A56C5B, LRV 20 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Point Sienna from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Deep Clay Red Technical Profile

HEX Code#A56C5B
RGB165, 108, 91
LRV19.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandValspar

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Deep Clay Red in Every Brand

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

ValsparDeep Clay Red
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPoint Sienna

Point Sienna

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Sizzling Hot

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Amaretto

PPG

Nearly identical

Western Red

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Orange Flambe

Behr

Very similar

Audubon Russet

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Spicy Twist

Kilz

Very similar

Cavern Clay

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Barrel

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Picture Gallery Red

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Clay .07

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Deep Clay Red

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Deep Clay Red

#A56C5B

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 Deep Clay Red

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Deep Clay Red

Complement

Manitou Blue

Deep Clay Red 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 Deep Clay Red.

Tiny Tulip

Valspar · 2002-7B

#A86E5E

Woodland

Valspar · 2006-5A

#A36D54

Savannah Red

Valspar · 1008-7B

#A36864

Kitchen Tile Red

Valspar · 2002-5B

#AF6D5F

Rio Grande Mud

Valspar · 2005-7A

#99695B

Bear Claw

Valspar · 2004-5A

#AB6A50

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 Bells

Sherwin-Williams · 6593

#BB4B51

Cloud Number Nine

Hirshfield's · 1071

#F9CEC6

Flamenco

Benjamin Moore · CSP-1195

#A12533

Iron Ore

Dunn-Edwards · DE5153

#AF5B46

Vintage Red

Dunn-Edwards · DET427

#9E3641

Dynamite

Kilz · LH190

#DF5E47

Deep Clay Red — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Deep Clay Red have?
Deep Clay Red by Valspar 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 Deep Clay Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Deep Clay Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Deep Clay Red are Point Sienna by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sizzling Hot by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Sizzling Hot by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Deep Clay Red'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 Deep Clay Red?
Deep Clay Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.5, 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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