ColorplanBenjamin Moore Wet Clay (CSP-1045) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 24. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Hopsack (SW 6109) and Farrow & Ball Dauphin (No.54). For trim, try Vintage Taupe (2110-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 23.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #95836A |
| RGB | 149, 131, 106 |
| HSL | 35°, 17%, 50% |
About Wet Clay
Wet Clay (CSP-1045) is a deep beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 24, Wet 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 Wet 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, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Coriander Seed (AF-110), it's cooler.
How Wet Clay changes with the light
Wet 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
Wet Clay's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Wet 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 Wet Clay can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Wet Clay will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Wet Clay in real homes
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Wet 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 4.3
Also close: Keystone Gray (ΔE 6.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.3
Also close: Mouse's Back (ΔE 3.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.1
Also close: Studio Taupe (ΔE 8.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Wet Clay questions
What undertone does Wet Clay have?
Wet Clay has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Wet Clay's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Wet Clay a light or dark color?
Wet Clay has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 23.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 24, Wet 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 Wet Clay in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Hopsack SW 6109 (close, ΔE 4.3); Farrow & Ball: Dauphin No.54 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04 (closest available, ΔE 8.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Wet Clay?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Wet Clay's undertone.
Where does Wet Clay work best?
Wet Clay works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 24, Wet 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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