Benjamin Moore

Rich Clay Brown

2164-30

Rich Clay Brown is a warm mid-dark brown with distinct orange undertones that connect it to natural clay and dried earth. Its LRV of 15.93 confirms low reflectance, so it will absorb considerable light and feel heavier in enclosed or dimly lit spaces. The orange shift separates it from cooler chocolate browns, giving it a reddish-tan warmth.

Chantilly Lace and White Dove serve as high-contrast light pairings that keep the space from feeling closed in. Golden Straw provides a lighter warm companion, while Caldwell Green introduces a complementary earthy green accent.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2164-30

Collection

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Rich Clay Brown in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Rich Clay Brown under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Rich Clay Brown under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

25°

Red Family

Lightness

41%

Medium

Saturation

31%

Moderate

LRV

15.9

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#8A6348

RGB Decimal

138, 99, 72

RGB Percent

54.1%, 38.8%, 28.2%

HSL

24.5, 31.4%, 41.2%

HSV

24.5, 47.8%, 54.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 28.3%, 47.8%, 45.9%

YIQ

107.6, 31.9, -0.2

XYZ

16.11, 14.79, 8.14

CIE Lab

45.35, 12.28, 21.54

CIE Luv

45.35, 28.14, 23.00

Hunter Lab

38.46, 9.82, 13.32

Decimal

9069384

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Rich Clay Brown Saddle Brown Boston Brown Bread Deep Taupe

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

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Opposite on color wheel

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