ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sonoma Clay (1242) is a mid-tone pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 50. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Pink Shadow (SW 0070). For trim, try Pink Essence (881).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 50.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CFB7B1 |
| RGB | 207, 183, 177 |
| HSL | 12°, 24%, 75% |
About Sonoma Clay
Sonoma Clay (1242) is a mid-tone, muted pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 50, Sonoma Clay has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sonoma 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 bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. Next to Batik (AF-610), it's warmer.
How Sonoma Clay changes with the light
Sonoma Clay has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Sonoma Clay's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sonoma Clay will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Sonoma Clay close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Sonoma Clay will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Sonoma Clay in real homes
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Sonoma 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
Close · ΔE 3.6
Also close: Malted Milk (ΔE 6.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.7
Also close: Setting Plaster (ΔE 5.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.4
Also close: Doeskin Gray (ΔE 7.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sonoma Clay questions
What undertone does Sonoma Clay have?
Sonoma Clay has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sonoma Clay's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sonoma Clay a light or dark color?
Sonoma Clay has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 50.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 50, Sonoma Clay has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Sonoma Clay in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Pink Shadow SW 0070 (close, ΔE 3.6); Farrow & Ball: Peignoir No.286 (closest available, ΔE 5.7); Behr: Graceful Gray PPU18-12 (closest available, ΔE 7.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sonoma Clay?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sonoma Clay's undertone.
Where does Sonoma Clay work best?
Sonoma Clay works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 50, Sonoma Clay has visible color without darkening a room much.
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