Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Coral Clay |
| SKU | HGSW 9005 |
| Hex | #BF796E |
| RGB | 191, 121, 110 |
| HSL | 8°, 39%, 59% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Coral Clay
Coral Clay sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. 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. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Kompozit
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Coral 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 #BF796E 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.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9005 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Coral Clay
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Coral Clay is Coral Clay (SW 9005). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Coral Clay and you'll get the same color. See the full Coral Clay swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Coral Clay
Behr's nearest match is November (HDC-FL14-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Coral Clay without repainting risk. See the full November swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Coral Clay
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Spiced Apple Cider (1201), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Coral Clay without repainting risk. See the full Spiced Apple Cider swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Coral Clay
At Valspar, the closest color to Coral Clay is Rhapsody (2002-5C) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rhapsody swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Coral Clay
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Coral Clay is Rouge (DE5116) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rouge swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Coral Clay
At Kompozit, the closest color to Coral Clay is First Lady (1060) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full First Lady swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Coral Clay
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Coral Clay is Red Earth (NO. 64) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Red Earth swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Coral Clay
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Coral Clay is Emberglo (PPG18-29) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Emberglo swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Coral Clay
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Coral Clay. The nearest is Caramel Candy (0051) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Caramel Candy swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Coral Clay
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Coral Clay. The nearest is Flower Pot (C2-540) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Flower Pot swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Coral Clay
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Coral Clay. The nearest is Rose Splendor (304-4DB) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rose Splendor swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Coral Clay
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Coral Clay — the nearest deck color, Fire Sign (PNT100-DP-74), is clearly different (ΔE 8.38). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9005 instead. See the full Fire Sign swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Coral Clay
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Coral Clay — the nearest deck color, Work Worn Wood (JG-35), is clearly different (ΔE 8.54). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9005 instead. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Coral Clay
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Coral Clay — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 18.15). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9005 instead. See the full Anita swatch →