ColorplanBenjamin Moore Fresh Clay (2093-20) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 12. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Etruscan Red (No.56). For trim, try Cream Puff (2174-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 11.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #8B5042 |
| RGB | 139, 80, 66 |
| HSL | 12°, 36%, 40% |
About Fresh Clay
Fresh Clay (2093-20) is a very dark, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 12, Fresh Clay absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Fresh Clay's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Brownberry (CSP-1125), it's darker.
How Fresh Clay changes with the light
Fresh Clay is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Fresh Clay will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Fresh Clay will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Fresh Clay can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Fresh Clay will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Fresh Clay in real homes
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Fresh Clay equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 7.2
Also close: Fireweed (ΔE 7.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.6
Also close: Picture Gallery Red (ΔE 4.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Fresh Clay questions
What undertone does Fresh Clay have?
Fresh Clay has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Fresh Clay's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Fresh Clay a light or dark color?
Fresh Clay has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 11.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 12, Fresh Clay absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Fresh Clay in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Bolero SW 7600 (closest available, ΔE 7.2); Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red No.56 (close, ΔE 3.6); Behr: Red Pepper PPU2-02 (closest available, ΔE 6.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Fresh Clay?
Try Cream Puff (2174-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Fresh Clay's undertone.
Where does Fresh Clay work best?
Fresh Clay works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 12, Fresh Clay absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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