Benjamin Moore

Fresh Clay

2093-20

Fresh Clay is a deep, earthy shade combining red, orange, and brown undertones that read as warm terracotta. With an LRV of 12.7, this is a dark color best suited for accent walls or rooms where a substantial, grounded feel is desired, such as living rooms or dining spaces. The blend of red and brown keeps the orange from becoming too dominant.

This color pairs with Benjamin Moore White Dove or Navajo White for lightening contrast, Chestertown Buff or Saybrook Sage for analogous warmth, and Dark Chocolate or Hale Navy for deeper tonal combinations.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2093-20

Collection

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Fresh Clay in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Fresh Clay under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Fresh Clay under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

12°

Red Family

Lightness

40%

Medium

Saturation

36%

Moderate

LRV

12.7
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Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#8B5042
RGB Decimal
139, 80, 66
RGB Percent
54.5%, 31.4%, 25.9%
HSL
11.5, 35.6%, 40.2%
HSV
11.5, 52.5%, 54.5%
CMYK
0.0%, 42.4%, 52.5%, 45.5%
YIQ
96.0, 39.7, 8.1
XYZ
14.50, 11.62, 6.63
CIE Lab
40.61, 23.17, 18.90
CIE Luv
40.61, 42.27, 17.30
Hunter Lab
34.09, 18.66, 11.35
Decimal
9130050

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel