Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Sculpting Clay |
| SKU | V122-2 |
| Hex | #BAB5AC |
| RGB | 186, 181, 172 |
| HSL | 39°, 9%, 70% |
| LRV | 46.3 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Sculpting Clay
Sculpting Clay sits in the mid-range at LRV 46.3, 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.
Sculpting 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.
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
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Sculpting 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 #BAB5AC in HSL space. Pair Sculpting 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 Sculpting Clay Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sculpting 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 V122-2 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sculpting Clay
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sculpting Clay is Sensible Hue (SW 6198) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.3) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sensible Hue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sculpting Clay
Behr's nearest match is Greige (PPU24-11), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sculpting Clay without repainting risk. See the full Greige swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sculpting Clay
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sculpting Clay is La Paloma Gray (1551). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.3). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order La Paloma Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full La Paloma Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sculpting Clay
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Sculpting Clay is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.3). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Ghost Writer and you'll get the same color. See the full Ghost Writer swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sculpting Clay
Glidden's nearest match is Aged Stucco Grey (70YY 46/053), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.3) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sculpting Clay without repainting risk. See the full Aged Stucco Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sculpting Clay
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sculpting Clay is Rhino-ed Gray (440-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rhino-ed Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sculpting Clay
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sculpting Clay is Phantom Forest (HGSW 3276) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.3) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Phantom Forest swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sculpting Clay
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Reclaimed Wood (DET625), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sculpting Clay without repainting risk. See the full Reclaimed Wood swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sculpting Clay
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Sunday Stroll (JG-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sculpting Clay without repainting risk. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sculpting Clay
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Sculpting Clay. The nearest is Jitney (NO. 293) at ΔE 4.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jitney swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sculpting Clay
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sculpting Clay is Marshy Habitat (0204) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sculpting Clay
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sculpting Clay is Quincy Granite (H0143) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.3) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quincy Granite swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sculpting Clay
Rodda's nearest match is Stone Fence (R026), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sculpting Clay without repainting risk. See the full Stone Fence swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sculpting Clay
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sculpting Clay is Vex (C2-927) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.3) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vex swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sculpting Clay
Clare has no exact twin of Sculpting Clay. The nearest is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greige swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Sculpting Clay
Portola Paints's nearest match is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sculpting Clay without repainting risk. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sculpting Clay
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sculpting Clay is Light Lichen (0211) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Lichen swatch →