Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Studio Clay |
| SKU | CSP-380 |
| Hex | #9F8E84 |
| RGB | 159, 142, 132 |
| HSL | 22°, 12%, 57% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Studio Clay
Studio Clay sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Studio 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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Studio 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.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #9F8E84 in HSL space. Pair Studio 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.
Benjamin Moore Studio Clay Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Studio 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 Benjamin Moore CSP-380 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Armadillo (SW 9160), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Studio Clay without repainting risk. See the full Armadillo swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Studio Clay
Behr's nearest match is Parisian Cafe (MQ2-33), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Studio Clay without repainting risk. See the full Parisian Cafe swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Studio Clay
Valspar's nearest match is State of Mind (8005-10E), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Studio Clay without repainting risk. See the full State of Mind swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Studio Clay
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Studio Clay is Nut Shell (PPG14-02) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nut Shell swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Studio Clay
At Glidden, the closest color to Studio Clay is Nut Shell (PPG14-02) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nut Shell swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Studio Clay
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Studio Clay is Rustic Greige (404-4DB). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Rustic Greige and you'll get the same color. See the full Rustic Greige swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Studio Clay
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Studio Clay is Market Mushroom (HGSW 3084) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Market Mushroom swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Studio Clay
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Studio Clay is Long Winding Road (DEGR02) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Long Winding Road swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Studio Clay
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Studio Clay is Homebody (JG-136) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) 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 Studio Clay
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Studio Clay is Charleston Gray (NO. 243) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) 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 Studio Clay
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Studio Clay. The nearest is Sultry Castle (0562) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Studio Clay
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Studio Clay is Bush Buck (0141) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bush Buck swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Studio Clay
Rodda has no exact twin of Studio Clay. The nearest is Concrete (CA089) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Concrete swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Studio Clay
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Studio Clay. The nearest is Oat Latte (391446) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Studio Clay
At Kompozit, the closest color to Studio Clay is Bush Buck (0141) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bush Buck swatch →