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Behr Sculptor ClayPPU3-14 · #D9CAA8 · LRV 60

Sculptor Clay reads as a red-orange / warm — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the spec, what Behr PPU3-14 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR SCULPTOR CLAY
RGB 217, 202, 168LRV 60

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameSculptor Clay
SKUPPU3-14
Hex#D9CAA8
RGB217, 202, 168
HSL42°, 39%, 75%
LRV60
Undertonered-orange / warm
FamilyNeutral

About Behr Sculptor Clay

At LRV 60, Sculptor Clay is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Sculptor Clay is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.

Closest matches by brand

18 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.71
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7698 · #DBC8A2 · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 59
SW 9508 · #D7C9AE · ΔE 2.21 · LRV 59
SW 6120 · #DBC7A8 · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 59
SW 7696 · #DCC6A6 · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 58

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.9
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
HC-26 · #DACAAA · ΔE 0.9 · LRV 58
1095 · #DACAAC · ΔE 1.54 · LRV 59
959 · #DAC9AB · ΔE 1.84 · LRV 58
HC-39 · #DAC9AB · ΔE 1.84 · LRV 60

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.54
All neutral at Valspar →
6008-3B · #D9C9AB · ΔE 1.54 · LRV 59.6
3008-8B · #DCCAA2 · ΔE 1.79 · LRV 60.2
M118 · #DBC6A8 · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 58
3005-10B · #DAC5A8 · ΔE 3.74 · LRV 57.7

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.24
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1100-3 · #DACBA9 · ΔE 0.24 · LRV 60
PPG1096-3 · #DBC9A8 · ΔE 1.44 · LRV 60
PPG1103-3 · #D7CBAD · ΔE 1.5 · LRV 60
PPG12-31 · #DECBA6 · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 61

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.24
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1100-3 · #DACBA9 · ΔE 0.24 · LRV 60
PPG1096-3 · #DCCAA8 · ΔE 1.29 · LRV 60
30YY 41/165 · #D8CBAD · ΔE 1.3 · LRV 41
30YY 58/178 · #DAC8A9 · ΔE 1.93 · LRV 58

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.57
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
320-2DB · #DDCDA6 · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 62
323-1DB · #D7CDAC · ΔE 2.16 · LRV 61
317-2DB · #DAC5A0 · ΔE 2.52 · LRV 57
415-2DB · #DBC7A8 · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 59
HGSW 2217 · #DDCDA6 · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 62
HGSW 6407 · #DDCDA6 · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 62
HGSW 2187 · #DBC7A8 · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 59
HGSW 6120 · #DBC7A8 · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 59

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.65
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6185 · #DACBA7 · ΔE 0.65 · LRV 56
DE6199 · #D6C5A9 · ΔE 2.7 · LRV 53
DET671 · #DDCAAF · ΔE 3.52 · LRV 60

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.76
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-105 · #D7CEAB · ΔE 2.76 · LRV 62

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.57
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 8 · #D8CBAE · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 60
NO. 44 · #DFCDA6 · ΔE 1.75 · LRV 62
NO. 213 · #D5C5A9 · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 57
NO. 9907 · #DEC7A5 · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 59

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.82
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0316 · #D7C8A4 · ΔE 0.82 · LRV 58
0329 · #D6C9AA · ΔE 1.08 · LRV 59
0322 · #DACDAA · ΔE 1.18 · LRV 61
0288 · #DDCAA6 · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 60

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.8
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0329 · #D6C8A8 · ΔE 0.8 · LRV 58
0322 · #DACCA8 · ΔE 0.94 · LRV 60
0315 · #DDCCAC · ΔE 1.4 · LRV 61
0288 · #DEC8A3 · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 58

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.83
All neutral at Rodda →
CA134 · #DBC9AD · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 60
CA135 · #DDCCB1 · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 62
CA123 · #DEC8AA · ΔE 3.77 · LRV 60
CA124 · #DFC5A2 · ΔE 4.46 · LRV 58

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.34
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-641 · #DACDA9 · ΔE 1.34 · LRV 61
C2-638 · #D3C9A6 · ΔE 2.31 · LRV 58
BD5 · #D8CAB1 · ΔE 2.93 · LRV 60
C2-862 · #E1C9A5 · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 60

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.69
All neutral at Portola Paints →
EL MATADOR · #DBC6A9 · ΔE 3.69 · LRV 58
ANTIGUA · #DAC2A4 · ΔE 4.81 · LRV 56

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.3
All neutral at Annie Sloan →
OLD OCHRE · #DFC9A9 · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 60

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.78
All neutral at Rust-Oleum →
398641 · #E2D7B0 · ΔE 3.78 · LRV 68

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.8
All neutral at Kompozit →
0329 · #D6C8A8 · ΔE 0.8 · LRV 58
0322 · #DACCA8 · ΔE 0.94 · LRV 61
0315 · #DDCCAC · ΔE 1.4 · LRV 62
0288 · #DEC8A3 · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 59

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Sculptor Clay within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

PWL-82 · LRV 60
ECC-54-1 · LRV 59
N280-3 · LRV 59
YL-W11 · LRV 61
MQ3-44 · LRV 61
PPU7-19 · LRV 60

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #D9CAA8 in HSL space. Pair Sculptor Clay with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#D9CAA8 + #A8B7D9
TRIADIC
#D9CAA8 · #A8D9CA · #CAA8D9
ANALOGOUS
#D9B1A8 · #D9CAA8 · #D0D9A8

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.62:1fail
Sample text on black
12.96:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Sculptor Clay Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Sculptor 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 PPU3-14 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sculptor Clay

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Straw Harvest (SW 7698), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 60) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sculptor Clay without repainting risk. See the full Straw Harvest swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sculptor Clay

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sculptor Clay is Monroe Bisque (HC-26). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 58 vs 60). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Monroe Bisque and you'll get the same color. See the full Monroe Bisque swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Sculptor Clay

Valspar's nearest match is Dakota Trail (6008-3B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 59.6 vs 60) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sculptor Clay without repainting risk. See the full Dakota Trail swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sculptor Clay

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Sculptor Clay is Baked Bread (PPG1100-3). At ΔE 0.24 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 60). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Baked Bread and you'll get the same color. See the full Baked Bread swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Sculptor Clay

The closest Glidden equivalent of Sculptor Clay is Baked Bread (PPG1100-3). At ΔE 0.24 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 60). If Glidden is your counter, order Baked Bread and you'll get the same color. See the full Baked Bread swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sculptor Clay

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sculptor Clay is Farm Eggs (323-1DB) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 60) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Farm Eggs swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sculptor Clay

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sculptor Clay is Believable Buff (HGSW 2187) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 60) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Believable Buff swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sculptor Clay

The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Sculptor Clay is Light Aspiration (DE6185). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 56 vs 60). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Light Aspiration and you'll get the same color. See the full Light Aspiration swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sculptor Clay

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Sculptor Clay is Tapestry Thread (JG-105) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 62 vs 60) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tapestry Thread swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sculptor Clay

Farrow & Ball's nearest match is String (NO. 8), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 60) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sculptor Clay without repainting risk. See the full String swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sculptor Clay

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Golden Buff (0288), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 60) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sculptor Clay without repainting risk. See the full Golden Buff swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sculptor Clay

The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Sculptor Clay is Gabriel's Light (0322). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 60). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Gabriel's Light and you'll get the same color. See the full Gabriel's Light swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Sculptor Clay

At Rodda, the closest color to Sculptor Clay is Sesame Seed (CA134) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 60) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sesame Seed swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Sculptor Clay

C2 Paint's nearest match is Waffle (C2-641), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 60) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sculptor Clay without repainting risk. See the full Waffle swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Sculptor Clay

Portola Paints has no exact twin of Sculptor Clay. The nearest is El Matador (EL MATADOR) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 58 vs 60). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full El Matador swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Sculptor Clay

At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Sculptor Clay is Old Ochre (OLD OCHRE) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 60) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Old Ochre swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Sculptor Clay

Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Sculptor Clay. The nearest is Sandstone (398641) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 68 vs 60). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sandstone swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Sculptor Clay

The closest Kompozit equivalent of Sculptor Clay is Gabriel's Light (0322). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 60). If Kompozit is your counter, order Gabriel's Light and you'll get the same color. See the full Gabriel's Light swatch →

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