Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Studio Clay |
| SKU | HGSW 9172 |
| Hex | #958D7F |
| RGB | 149, 141, 127 |
| HSL | 38°, 9%, 54% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Studio Clay
Studio Clay sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Magnolia Home
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Valspar
Diamond Vogel
Clare
Backdrop
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Studio 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 #958D7F 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.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9172 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Studio Clay
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Studio Clay is Studio Clay (SW 9172). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Studio Clay and you'll get the same color. See the full Studio Clay swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Studio Clay
Behr's nearest match is Smokey Tan (BXC-49), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Studio Clay without repainting risk. See the full Smokey Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Studio Clay
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Cathedral Gray (CSP-205), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Studio Clay without repainting risk. See the full Cathedral Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Studio Clay
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Steep Escarpment (DESS44), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Studio Clay without repainting risk. See the full Steep Escarpment swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Studio Clay
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Winter Feather (PPG14-06), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Studio Clay without repainting risk. See the full Winter Feather swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Studio Clay
At Kompozit, the closest color to Studio Clay is Sultry Castle (0562) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Studio Clay
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Studio Clay is Parador (C2-922) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parador swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Studio Clay
At Valspar, the closest color to Studio Clay is Old Soul (M352) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.9 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Old Soul swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Studio Clay
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Studio Clay is Mouse's Back (NO. 40) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mouse's Back swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Studio Clay
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Studio Clay is Sultry Castle (0562) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Studio Clay
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Studio Clay. The nearest is Seemingly Perfect (443-4DB) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Seemingly Perfect swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Studio Clay
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Studio Clay. The nearest is Garden Party (JG-53) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Garden Party swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Studio Clay
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Studio Clay — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 5.43). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9172 instead. See the full Shade swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Studio Clay
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Studio Clay — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 5.52). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9172 instead. See the full Anita swatch →