Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Clay |
| SKU | CA047 |
| Hex | #B5A697 |
| RGB | 181, 166, 151 |
| HSL | 30°, 17%, 65% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Rodda Clay
Clay sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
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
20 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
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Rodda colors
closest in the Rodda deckThe nearest shades to Clay within Rodda'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 #B5A697 in HSL space. Pair 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.
Rodda Clay Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching 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 Rodda CA047 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Clay
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Clay is Utterly Beige (SW 6080). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Utterly Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Utterly Beige swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Clay
Behr's nearest match is Safari Chic (MQ2-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Clay without repainting risk. See the full Safari Chic swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Clay
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Clay is Cotswold (AF-150). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Cotswold and you'll get the same color. See the full Cotswold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Clay
The closest Valspar equivalent of Clay is Gentry Gray (V133-4). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.6 vs 39). If Valspar is your counter, order Gentry Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Gentry Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Clay
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Clay is El Capitan (PPG1020-4). At ΔE 0.49 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order El Capitan and you'll get the same color. See the full El Capitan swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Clay
The closest Glidden equivalent of Clay is El Capitan (PPG1020-4). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). If Glidden is your counter, order El Capitan and you'll get the same color. See the full El Capitan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Clay
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Clay is Fossilwood (404-3DB). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Fossilwood and you'll get the same color. See the full Fossilwood swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Clay
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Clay is Utterly Beige (HGSW 3085). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Utterly Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Utterly Beige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Clay
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Clay is Organic Greige (DEGR21) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Organic Greige swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Clay
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Rustic Oak (JG-110), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Clay without repainting risk. See the full Rustic Oak swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Clay
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Clay. The nearest is Light Gray (NO. 17) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Clay
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Clay. The nearest is Cozy Cover (0140) at ΔE 4.34 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cozy Cover swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Clay
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Clay is Sedge (0226) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sedge swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Clay
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Clay is Mortar (C2-814) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mortar swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Clay
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Clay — the nearest deck color, Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78), is clearly different (ΔE 14.7). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Rodda CA047 instead. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Clay
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Clay. The nearest is Havana (HAVANA) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Havana swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Clay
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Clay — the nearest deck color, French Linen (FRENCH LINEN), is clearly different (ΔE 6.56). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Rodda CA047 instead. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Clay
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Clay — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 9.34). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Rodda CA047 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Clay
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Clay — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 10.36). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Rodda CA047 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Clay
At Kompozit, the closest color to Clay is Sedge (0226) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sedge swatch →