ColorplanCavern Clay
SW 7701 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 20 · dark
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Cavern Clay (SW 7701) is a very dark orange with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 20. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Audubon Russet (HC-51) and Farrow & Ball Loggia (No.232). For trim, try Intimate White (SW 6322).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Orange |
| LRV | 19.9 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #AC6B53 |
| RGB | 172, 107, 83 |
| HSL | 16°, 35%, 50% |
About Cavern Clay
Cavern Clay (SW 7701) is a very dark, medium-strength orange from Sherwin-Williams that leans peach. With an LRV of 20, Cavern 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 Cavern 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 Reddened Earth (SW 6053), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Cavern Clay changes with the light
Cavern 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
Cavern Clay's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Cavern 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 Cavern Clay can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Cavern Clay will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Cavern Clay in real homes
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Cavern 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.
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical · ΔE 1.0
Also close: Spoonful of Sugar (ΔE 2.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.9
Also close: Mocha Latte (ΔE 14.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
Cavern Clay questions
What undertone does Cavern Clay have?
Cavern Clay has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cavern Clay's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Cavern Clay a light or dark color?
Cavern Clay has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 19.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 20, Cavern 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 Cavern Clay in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Audubon Russet HC-51 (nearly identical, ΔE 1.0); Farrow & Ball: Loggia No.232 (close, ΔE 2.8); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (closest available, ΔE 6.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Cavern Clay?
Try Intimate White (SW 6322) on trim and Snowbound (SW 7004) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Cavern Clay's undertone.
Where does Cavern Clay work best?
Cavern Clay works well in living rooms, bedrooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 20, Cavern Clay absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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