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Ref. #C5A598 · 1008-10A

Naked Clay

41%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Naked Clay 1008-10A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C5A598, LRV 41 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sandbank from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Naked Clay Technical Profile

HEX Code#C5A598
RGB197, 165, 152
LRV41.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandValspar

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Naked Clay in Every Brand

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

ValsparNaked Clay
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSandbank

Sandbank

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Howdy Partner

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Cozy Blanket

Behr

Nearly identical

Just Rosey

PPG

Nearly identical

Oak Plank

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Café Mocha

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Andes Ash

Vista Paint

Very similar

Hennepin Stone

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Tan Blush

Kilz

Very similar

Templeton Pink

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Naked Clay

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Naked Clay

#C5A598

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADA585

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Naked Clay

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Interface Tan

Complement

Tahoe Blue

Naked Clay Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Prairie Foliage

Pop

Fall Leaf

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Plump Grape

Pop

Lucky Clover

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Mosaic Green

Pop

Blue Nebula

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Naked Clay.

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Pale Powder

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#CCAF98

Pick of the Litter

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Oyster Shoal

Valspar · 8005-5D

#B7A895

Embarrassed Shadow

Valspar · 8004-5D

#B7A49F

Hazy Earth

Valspar · 8004-18C

#CBB393

More orange colors from other brands

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

Brass Rail

PPG · 30YY 44/509

#D6B053

Cinnamon Frost

PPG · 1081-4

#D3B191

Sun Rays

PPG · 29YY 66/537

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Lychee

Benjamin Moore · AF-40

#F6EDDD

Pumpkin Bread

Behr · PMD-40

#C98F57

Sausalito

PPG · 1209-2

#F4E5C5

Naked Clay — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Naked Clay have?
Naked Clay by Valspar 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 Naked Clay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Naked Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Naked Clay are Sandbank by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Howdy Partner by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Cozy Blanket by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Naked 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 Naked Clay?
Naked Clay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.0, 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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