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Carlton Clay

14%LRV Value
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Carlton Clay 8462 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #726959, LRV 14 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dash of Pepper from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Carlton Clay Technical Profile

HEX Code#726959
RGB114, 105, 89
LRV14.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint

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Carlton Clay in Every Brand

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

Vista PaintCarlton Clay
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreDash of Pepper

Dash of Pepper

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Cocoon

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Aran Isle

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Treasure Chest

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Dark Mossy Trail

PPG

Nearly identical

Olive Sawdust

Valspar

Very similar

Whiskey Barrel

Behr

Very similar

Beige Grey

RAL

Very similar

Stone .06

Colorhouse

Very similar

Grey Locks

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Hitching Post

Kilz

Very similar

Cardamom

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Carlton Clay

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Carlton Clay

#726959

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#919866

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Carlton Clay

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Opus

Complement

Blue Zephyr

Carlton Clay Room Palettes

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

Walls

Metro

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

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Chamois Shirt

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

London Fog

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Plum Preserve

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Parkwater

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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More gray colors from other brands

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

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#435454

Silver Mink

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#A8B3B1

Hailstorm Gray

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Manchester Brown

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Heather Field

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Softened Green

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#BBBCA7

Carlton Clay — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Carlton Clay have?
Carlton Clay by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Carlton Clay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Carlton Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Carlton Clay are Dash of Pepper by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cocoon by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Aran Isle by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Carlton 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 Carlton Clay?
Carlton Clay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.4, 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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