Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Kiln Clay |
| SKU | T579 |
| Hex | #C0B6A0 |
| RGB | 192, 182, 160 |
| HSL | 41°, 20%, 69% |
| LRV | 47.1 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Kiln Clay
Kiln Clay sits in the mid-range at LRV 47.1, 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.
Kiln 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
16 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Kiln Clay within Valspar'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 #C0B6A0 in HSL space. Pair Kiln 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.
Valspar Kiln Clay Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Kiln 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 Valspar T579 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kiln Clay
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Kiln Clay is Windsor Greige (SW 7528) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Windsor Greige swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Kiln Clay
Behr's nearest match is Basic Khaki (HDC-NT-09), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kiln Clay without repainting risk. See the full Basic Khaki swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Kiln Clay
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Gallery Buff (CSP-225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kiln Clay without repainting risk. See the full Gallery Buff swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Kiln Clay
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Kiln Clay is Heavy Hammock (PPG1027-3) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.1) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heavy Hammock swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Kiln Clay
At Glidden, the closest color to Kiln Clay is Heavy Hammock (PPG1027-3) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.1) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heavy Hammock swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Kiln Clay
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Kiln Clay. The nearest is Grayed Pebble (441-3DB) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grayed Pebble swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kiln Clay
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Kiln Clay is Loggia (HGSW 3446) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Loggia swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Kiln Clay
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Pigeon Gray (DE6214), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 47.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kiln Clay without repainting risk. See the full Pigeon Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Kiln Clay
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Kiln Clay is Embossed Letter (JG-106) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Kiln Clay
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Kiln Clay is Ash Grey (NO. W9) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ash Grey swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Kiln Clay
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Kiln Clay is Roman Ruins (0225). At ΔE 0.27 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.1). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Roman Ruins and you'll get the same color. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Kiln Clay
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Kiln Clay is Roman Ruins (0225). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47.1). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Roman Ruins and you'll get the same color. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Kiln Clay
Rodda has no exact twin of Kiln Clay. The nearest is Cashmere (CA056) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cashmere swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Kiln Clay
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Kiln Clay is Ostrich (C2-909). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Ostrich and you'll get the same color. See the full Ostrich swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Kiln Clay
Portola Paints's nearest match is Sevilla (SEVILLA), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kiln Clay without repainting risk. See the full Sevilla swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Kiln Clay
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Kiln Clay is Roman Ruins (0225). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1). If Kompozit is your counter, order Roman Ruins and you'll get the same color. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →