Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Coral Clay |
| SKU | DEC719 |
| Hex | #C2B1A1 |
| RGB | 194, 177, 161 |
| HSL | 29°, 21%, 70% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Coral Clay
Coral Clay sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Coral 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Coral Clay within Dunn-Edwards'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 #C2B1A1 in HSL space. Pair Coral 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.
Dunn-Edwards Coral Clay Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Coral 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 Dunn-Edwards DEC719 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Coral Clay
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Studio Beige (SW 9602), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Coral Clay without repainting risk. See the full Studio Beige swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Coral Clay
At Behr, the closest color to Coral Clay is Canyon View (ECC-20-1) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Canyon View swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Coral Clay
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Coral Clay. The nearest is Pashmina (AF-100) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pashmina swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Coral Clay
The closest Valspar equivalent of Coral Clay is Clean Sweep (2007-10B). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 46.5 vs 42). If Valspar is your counter, order Clean Sweep and you'll get the same color. See the full Clean Sweep swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Coral Clay
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Coral Clay is Discover (PPG1021-3) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Discover swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Coral Clay
Glidden's nearest match is Discover (PPG1021-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Coral Clay without repainting risk. See the full Discover swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Coral Clay
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Grayed Pebble (441-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Coral Clay without repainting risk. See the full Grayed Pebble swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Coral Clay
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Balanced Beige (HGSW 2486), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Coral Clay without repainting risk. See the full Balanced Beige swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Coral Clay
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Coral Clay is Embossed Letter (JG-106) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Coral Clay
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Coral Clay is Jitney (NO. 293). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Jitney and you'll get the same color. See the full Jitney swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Coral Clay
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Delicate Honeysweet (0189), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Coral Clay without repainting risk. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Coral Clay
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Coral Clay. The nearest is Roman Ruins (0225) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Coral Clay
Rodda's nearest match is Cashmere (CA056), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Coral Clay without repainting risk. See the full Cashmere swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Coral Clay
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Coral Clay. The nearest is Sage Frost (BD30) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sage Frost swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Coral Clay
Clare has no exact twin of Coral Clay. The nearest is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 49 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greige swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Coral Clay
Kompozit has no exact twin of Coral Clay. The nearest is Roman Ruins (0225) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →