Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Cavern Clay |
| SKU | MQ2-41 |
| Hex | #B39781 |
| RGB | 179, 151, 129 |
| HSL | 26°, 25%, 60% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Cavern Clay
Cavern Clay sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Cavern Clay is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Cavern Clay within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B39781 in HSL space. Pair Cavern Clay with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Cavern Clay Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cavern Clay from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr MQ2-41 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cavern Clay
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Mexican Sand (SW 7519), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cavern Clay without repainting risk. See the full Mexican Sand swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cavern Clay
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Cavern Clay is Beach House Beige (1083) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beach House Beige swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cavern Clay
At Valspar, the closest color to Cavern Clay is Smoky Topaz (V134-4) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Topaz swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cavern Clay
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Cavern Clay is Cool Clay (PPG1071-5) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cool Clay swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cavern Clay
At Glidden, the closest color to Cavern Clay is Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Weathered Wood swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cavern Clay
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Timber (411-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cavern Clay without repainting risk. See the full Timber swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cavern Clay
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Let's Get Cozy (DEBN01), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cavern Clay without repainting risk. See the full Let's Get Cozy swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cavern Clay
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Cavern Clay. The nearest is Buff (NO. 20) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Buff swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cavern Clay
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Cavern Clay is Pavilion Tan (0149) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pavilion Tan swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cavern Clay
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Cavern Clay is Country Dweller (0176) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Country Dweller swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Cavern Clay
At Rodda, the closest color to Cavern Clay is Agate (CA064) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Agate swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cavern Clay
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Cavern Clay — the nearest deck color, Scout (C2-826), is clearly different (ΔE 5). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Behr MQ2-41 instead. See the full Scout swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Cavern Clay
Backdrop has no exact twin of Cavern Clay. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cavern Clay
At Kompozit, the closest color to Cavern Clay is Country Dweller (0176) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Country Dweller swatch →