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Clay Ground

#BD856C

RGB 189, 133, 108 · HSL 19°, 38%, 58% · CMYK 0, 30, 43, 26

Clay Ground is #BD856C in HEX — rgb(189, 133, 108), hsl(19°, 38%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 43%, 26%).

Clay Ground pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 38%, 58%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#BD856C

RGB189, 133, 108

HSL19°, 38%, 58%

HSV19°, 43%, 74%

CMYK0, 30, 43, 26

Decimal12420460

CSS RGBrgb(189, 133, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 38%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 2.1 · #C1876B

Behr

Clay Ground QE-03

ΔE 2.2 · #BC836E

Benjamin Moore

Mexican 1194

ΔE 2.4 · #C28973

Dunn-Edwards

Foxtail DEC707

ΔE 2.6 · #BC896E

Dulux

Red Gravel S08E6

ΔE 2.7 · #B8846E

PPG

Terrazzo Tan 1068-5

ΔE 2.8 · #BE8973

Kilz

Baked Cinnamon LB270-01

ΔE 3.2 · #BD8773

Valspar

Kitchen Terra Cotta 2003-7C

ΔE 3.3 · #BE8874

Vista Paint

Spice Island K-1074

ΔE 3.8 · #C1816B

Hallman-Lindsay

Money Tree 37

ΔE 5.2 · #C9937A

Sherwin-Williams

Spiced Cider SW7702

ΔE 5.4 · #B0785C

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 8.4 · #C57B67

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 10.1 · #A58369

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 12.6 · #C27654

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 13.1 · #C27355

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#BD856C

#6BA3BD

Analogous

#BD6B7A

#BD856C

#BDAE6B

Triadic

#BD856C

#6BBD85

#856BBD

Split-Complementary

#BD856C

#6BBDAE

#6B7ABD

Tetradic

#BD856C

#7ABD6B

#6BA3BD

#AE6BBD

Monochromatic

#633D2C

#975E44

#BD856C

#D4B1A0

#ECDCD5

Rectangle

#BD856C

#A3BD6B

#6BA3BD

#856BBD

Compound

#BD856C

#BDAE6B

#6BA3BD

#6B7ABD

Variations

Lighter

#CA9D89

#D3B7AA

#E3D6D0

Darker

#A66547

#73452F

#44281B

Saturation

#A08F88

#BD856B

#DE794A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.12:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.74:1

Deuteranopia

#BD856C

#A3996B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BD856C

#919170

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BD856C

#BD8388

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Clay Ground reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#CD906C

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#BD856C

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#BA9590

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#558DA6

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #BD856C;

CSS — background

background-color: #BD856C;

CSS Variable

--color-clay-ground: #BD856C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'clay-ground': '#BD856C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BD856C] text-[#BD856C]

SCSS

$clay-ground: #BD856C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BD856C?

#BD856C is Clay Ground, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BD856C warm or cool?

Clay Ground reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Clay Ground?

Clay Ground works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Clay Ground?

Clay Ground pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Clay Ground?

You can download Clay Ground on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Clay Ground?

The hex code is #BD856C. In RGB it's 189, 133, 108, and in HSL it's 19°, 38%, 58%.

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