Red Clay (PPG16-32) is a deep red from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 4.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Country Redwood (~73% proximity).

Closest tone to Red Clay in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

4.2 · Very dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG16-32

HEX

#692300

RGB

105, 35, 0

HSL

20°, 100%, 21%

Family

Reds

Colors similar to Red Clay in PPG

Neighboring tones from the same brand, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Red Clay FAQ

What is the LRV of Red Clay?

Red Clay has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 4.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Red Clay in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Country Redwood (HC-183), ~73% proximity; Valspar: Smoked Paprika (8002-12G), ~72% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Roycroft Copper Red (SW 2839), ~72% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Fired Brick (HGSW6335), ~71% proximity; Glidden: Burled Redwood (PPG1067-7), ~60% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Cherry Cola (DEA156), ~58% proximity; Behr: Fire Cracker (PPU2-16), ~57% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Bamboozle (No. 304), ~51% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Red Clay?

The HEX code of Red Clay (PPG16-32) is #692300, RGB 105, 35, 0. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.