Onondaga Clay
1204 · #8E5049 · LRV 13 — warm red tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Rookwood Dark Red3
- 2Rumors8
- 3Onondaga Clay13
- 4Cinnamon Slate19
- 5Rejuvenate30
What Color Is Onondaga Clay, Really?
Onondaga Clay reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 1204 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Onondaga Clay
Onondaga Clay works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
How Lighting Changes Onondaga Clay
With an LRV of 13, Onondaga Clay is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Onondaga Clay are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Benjamin Moore 1204 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Toile RedSW 6 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.7 | 12 | Color page → |
| Behr | Moroccan RubyS140-6 · Behr | 0.9 | 12 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Maroon RoverV079-6 · Valspar | 4.7 | 12.1 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Baked BeanPPG1066-7 · PPG / Glidden | 2.5 | 12 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Baked BeanPPG1066-7 · Glidden | 2.6 | 12 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Strattford304-6DB · Dutch Boy | 1.7 | 12 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Onondaga Clay within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #8E5049 in HSL space. Pair Onondaga Clay with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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