Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Clay |
| SKU | HDC-NT-04A |
| Hex | #A49489 |
| RGB | 164, 148, 137 |
| HSL | 24°, 13%, 59% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Clay
Clay sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
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
17 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to 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 #A49489 in HSL space. Pair 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 Clay Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching 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 HDC-NT-04A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Clay
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Sticks & Stones (SW 7503), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Clay without repainting risk. See the full Sticks & Stones swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Clay
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Clay. The nearest is Gothic Arch (CSP-80) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gothic Arch swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Clay
At Valspar, the closest color to Clay is Coastal Villa (6005-2A) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.9 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coastal Villa swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Clay
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Rock Slide (PPG1022-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Clay without repainting risk. See the full Rock Slide swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Clay
At Glidden, the closest color to Clay is Rock Slide (PPG1022-4) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rock Slide swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Clay
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Clay is Mission Brown (405-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mission Brown swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Clay
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Terminal Taupe (HGSW 2474), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Clay without repainting risk. See the full Terminal Taupe swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Clay
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Clay is Sorrel Felt (DET624) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sorrel Felt swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Clay
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Clay is Homebody (JG-136) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Homebody swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Clay
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Clay is Charleston Gray (NO. 243) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Charleston Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Clay
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Clay is Bush Buck (0141) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bush Buck swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Clay
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Clay is Rain Barrel (H0113) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Barrel swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Clay
Rodda's nearest match is Burlap (CA070), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Clay without repainting risk. See the full Burlap swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Clay
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Clay. The nearest is Riff (C2-811) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Riff swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Clay
Backdrop has no exact twin of Clay. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Clay
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Clay. The nearest is Oat Latte (391446) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Clay
Kompozit has no exact twin of Clay. The nearest is Bush Buck (0141) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bush Buck swatch →