ColorplanBenjamin Moore Rio Rancho Clay (111) is a deep orange with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 35. For trim, try Blanched Coral (886).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Orange |
| LRV | 35.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D49262 |
| RGB | 212, 146, 98 |
| HSL | 25°, 57%, 61% |
About Rio Rancho Clay
Rio Rancho Clay (111) is a deep, bold orange from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 35, Rio Rancho Clay absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Rio Rancho 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 living rooms, bedrooms and accent walls. Next to Sweet 'n Sour (103), it's darker and warmer.
How Rio Rancho Clay changes with the light
Rio Rancho Clay has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Rio Rancho Clay's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Rio Rancho 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 Rio Rancho Clay can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Rio Rancho Clay will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Rio Rancho Clay in real homes
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Rio Rancho 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 6.5
Also close: Rose Tan (ΔE 7.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.9
Also close: Fowler Pink (ΔE 7.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.0
Also close: Harvest Brown (ΔE 13.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Rio Rancho Clay questions
What undertone does Rio Rancho Clay have?
Rio Rancho Clay has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Rio Rancho Clay's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Rio Rancho Clay a light or dark color?
Rio Rancho Clay has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 35.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 35, Rio Rancho Clay absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Rio Rancho Clay in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Persimmon SW 6339 (closest available, ΔE 6.5); Farrow & Ball: Ointment Pink No.21 (closest available, ΔE 6.9); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (closest available, ΔE 8.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Rio Rancho Clay?
Try Blanched Coral (886) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Rio Rancho Clay's undertone.
Where does Rio Rancho Clay work best?
Rio Rancho Clay works well in living rooms, bedrooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 35, Rio Rancho Clay absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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