Sherwin-Williams • 6054

Canyon Clay

Name: Sherwin-Williams Canyon Clay 6054
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Canyon Clay remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 12 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#85594F

LRV

12.70

Light Reflectance Value

12.70

dark

Temperaturewarm

SaturationMuted

Collection

2020 Alive 2021 Sanctuary

Canyon Clay's Color Strip

Canyon Clay is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Reddened Earth and Fiery Brown. The strip spans from Abalone Shell at the lightest end to Fiery Brown at the deepest. Strip 194 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.

C1Abalone Shell C2Sashay Sand C3Sandbank C4Hushed Auburn C5Reddened Earth C6Canyon Clay

C7Fiery Brown

Canyon Clay in Real Rooms

Canyon Clay has a low LRV of 12.7 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Red family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, front door, home office, living room, misc and mudroom.

3 Bedroom Photos

Pairing Canyon Clay with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.

SW Canyon Clay bedroom inspiration

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Sherwin Williams Canyon Clay bedroom

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SW Canyon Clay bedroom color

@beckyjonesbranding

4 Front Door Photos

A front door in Canyon Clay is a timeless choice that won't feel dated as trends shift. It's a versatile hue that can adapt to different porch decor—from modern planters to traditional rockers—with effortless ease.

Sherwin Williams Canyon Clay front door

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SW Canyon Clay front door color

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SW Canyon Clay front door

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SW Canyon Clay door color

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1 Home Office Photo

Canyon Clay in an office encourages a "deep work" mindset. Its depth and maturity create an environment of gravitas, helping you take your own projects and ambitions more seriously through the sheer atmosphere of the room.

Sherwin Williams Canyon Clay home office

@gaby_inaday

1 Living Room Photo

Canyon Clay anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.

SW Canyon Clay living room

@painttipsterinteriors

2 Misc Photos

Canyon Clay shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.

SW Canyon Clay painted furniture

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SW Canyon Clay painted furniture

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1 Mudroom Photo

The mudroom is often the first interior space guests see. Canyon Clay makes that threshold feel considered and designed without demanding more attention than it deserves. It's a "hardworking" color that still maintains its dignity.