ColorplanBenjamin Moore Onondaga Clay (1204) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 12. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Eating Room Red (No.43). For trim, try Pink Swirl (2171-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 12.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #8E5049 |
| RGB | 142, 80, 73 |
| HSL | 6°, 32%, 42% |
About Onondaga Clay
Onondaga Clay (1204) is a very dark, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 12, Onondaga 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 Onondaga 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. It's very close to Boxcar Red (CC-122); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Onondaga Clay changes with the light
Onondaga 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
Onondaga Clay will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Onondaga 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 Onondaga Clay can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Onondaga Clay will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Onondaga Clay in real homes
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Onondaga 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 6.6
Also close: Red Bay (ΔE 7.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.8
Also close: Picture Gallery Red (ΔE 3.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Onondaga Clay questions
What undertone does Onondaga Clay have?
Onondaga Clay has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Onondaga Clay's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Onondaga Clay a light or dark color?
Onondaga Clay has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 12.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 12, Onondaga 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 Onondaga Clay in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Bolero SW 7600 (closest available, ΔE 6.6); Farrow & Ball: Eating Room Red No.43 (close, ΔE 3.8); 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 Onondaga Clay?
Try Pink Swirl (2171-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Onondaga Clay's undertone.
Where does Onondaga Clay work best?
Onondaga Clay works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 12, Onondaga Clay absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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