China Clay
With a focus on versatile tones, China Clay (CA154) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 8 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#B0A692
LRV
38.58
China Clay's Color Strip
China Clay is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip Artisan22 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
China Clay in Real Rooms
China Clay has a medium-high LRV of 38.58 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, China Clay provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
China Clay gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, China Clay is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
China Clay sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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China Clay in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing China Clay, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.
China Clay on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in China Clay, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
China Clay in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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China Clay in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
China Clay in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.
China Clay on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as China Clay. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
China Clay on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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