Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Crushed Clay |
| SKU | PMD-32 |
| Hex | #AE7F71 |
| RGB | 174, 127, 113 |
| HSL | 14°, 27%, 56% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Brown |
About Behr Crushed Clay
Crushed Clay sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Crushed Clay is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches by brand
14 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 brown 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
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Crushed 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 #AE7F71 in HSL space. Pair Crushed 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 Crushed Clay Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Crushed 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 PMD-32 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Crushed Clay
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Crushed Clay. The nearest is Hushed Auburn (SW 9080) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hushed Auburn swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Crushed Clay
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Crushed Clay is Brown Teepee (2102-40) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brown Teepee swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Crushed Clay
The closest Valspar equivalent of Crushed Clay is Canyon Earth (1007-9C). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.1 vs 25). If Valspar is your counter, order Canyon Earth and you'll get the same color. See the full Canyon Earth swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Crushed Clay
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Crushed Clay is Ferris Wheel (PPG1059-5) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ferris Wheel swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Crushed Clay
At Glidden, the closest color to Crushed Clay is Ferris Wheel (PPG1059-5) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ferris Wheel swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Crushed Clay
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Crushed Clay is Mystic Mauve (407-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mystic Mauve swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Crushed Clay
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Crushed Clay. The nearest is Rugged Coast (HGSW 3044) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rugged Coast swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Crushed Clay
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Hickory Branch (DE6082), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Crushed Clay without repainting risk. See the full Hickory Branch swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Crushed Clay
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Crushed Clay is Porphyry Pink (NO. 49) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Porphyry Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Crushed Clay
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Crushed Clay. The nearest is Caramel Candy (0051) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Caramel Candy swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Crushed Clay
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Crushed Clay. The nearest is Rocky Mountain (0128) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rocky Mountain swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Crushed Clay
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Crushed Clay is Flower Pot (C2-540) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Flower Pot swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Crushed Clay
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Crushed Clay. The nearest is Terra (TERRA) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Terra swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Crushed Clay
Kompozit has no exact twin of Crushed Clay. The nearest is Rocky Mountain (0128) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rocky Mountain swatch →