Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Cavern Clay |
| SKU | HGSW 7701 |
| Hex | #AC6B53 |
| RGB | 172, 107, 83 |
| HSL | 16°, 35%, 50% |
| LRV | 20 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Brown |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Cavern Clay
With an LRV of 20, Cavern 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.
Cavern Clay works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
14 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Diamond Vogel
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Valspar
C2 Paint
Dutch Boy
Clare
Backdrop
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Cavern Clay within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams'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 #AC6B53 in HSL space. Pair Cavern 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.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Cavern Clay Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cavern 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 7701 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cavern Clay
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Cavern Clay is Cavern Clay (SW 7701). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Cavern Clay and you'll get the same color. See the full Cavern Clay swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cavern Clay
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Cavern Clay is Audubon Russet (HC-51). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Audubon Russet and you'll get the same color. See the full Audubon Russet swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cavern Clay
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Spiced Carrot (0052), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Cavern Clay without repainting risk. See the full Spiced Carrot swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cavern Clay
At Behr, the closest color to Cavern Clay is Orange Flambe (MQ1-28) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Flambe swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cavern Clay
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Cavern Clay is Nutmeg (PPG1068-6) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nutmeg swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cavern Clay
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Cavern Clay is Loggia (NO. 232) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Loggia swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cavern Clay
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Cavern Clay is Work Worn Wood (JG-35) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cavern Clay
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Cavern Clay is Tortoise (C2-616) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tortoise swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cavern Clay
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Cavern Clay. The nearest is Autumn Umber (DE5216) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Autumn Umber swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cavern Clay
Valspar has no exact twin of Cavern Clay. The nearest is Pajarito Red (2001-7B) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19.3 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pajarito Red swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cavern Clay
Kompozit has no exact twin of Cavern Clay. The nearest is Flickering Flame (1005) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Flickering Flame swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cavern Clay
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Cavern Clay — the nearest deck color, Aged Clay (305-5DB), is clearly different (ΔE 5.47). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 7701 instead. See the full Aged Clay swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Cavern Clay
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Cavern Clay — the nearest deck color, Sriracha (PNT100-DP-29), is clearly different (ΔE 8.17). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 7701 instead. See the full Sriracha swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Cavern Clay
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Cavern Clay — the nearest deck color, Old Soul (BD-OS), is clearly different (ΔE 23.38). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 7701 instead. See the full Old Soul swatch →