Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Studio Clay |
| SKU | SW 9172 |
| Hex | #958D7F |
| RGB | 149, 141, 127 |
| HSL | 38°, 9%, 54% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About 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 by brand
18 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Studio Clay within 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.
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 Sherwin-Williams SW 9172 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Studio Clay
Glidden's nearest match is Winter Feather (PPG14-06), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). 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 →
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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Studio Clay
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Studio Clay is Waterbury Clay (HGSW 3494). 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Waterbury Clay and you'll get the same color. See the full Waterbury Clay 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 →
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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Studio Clay
At Hirshfield's, 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 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 →
Rodda Equivalent of Studio Clay
Rodda's nearest match is Aged Cedar Shake (R045), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). 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 Aged Cedar Shake 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 →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Studio Clay
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Studio Clay is Bond Street (BOND STREET) — very close at ΔE 2.83, 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 Bond Street swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Studio Clay
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Studio Clay is Oat Latte (391446) — very close at ΔE 2.82, 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 Oat Latte 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 →