Canyon Clay
At first glance, Canyon Clay belongs to the red family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its LRV of 12.7 gives it real visual weight, allowing the color to hold a wall rather than simply recede from view. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#85594FLRV
12.70
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.
Canyon Clay in Rooms
Follow Canyon Clay from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 12 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
3 Bedroom Photos
These 3 bedroom images show how Canyon Clay (6054) can sit beside bed linen, timber, wool and upholstered textures. The pink hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Bedroom walls in Canyon Clay create an inviting, earthy retreat space.
@meggy_lohr
Walls painted Canyon Clay establish a warm, grounded atmosphere in this bedroom.
@shinedesigninteriors
Bedroom color Canyon Clay brings subtle warmth and calm to personal spaces.
@beckyjonesbranding
4 Front Door Photos
Its place within 2020 Alive and 2021 Sanctuary hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit. In this setting, let direct sun, porch shade and evening exterior light and hardware, glazing, masonry, timber and surrounding trim guide the final sample decision.
Front door painted Canyon Clay makes a bold, welcoming statement at entry.
@natalies_interior_painting
Entryway door in Canyon Clay creates instant curb appeal with warm character.
@johnston_hood123
Door finished Canyon Clay adds personality and warm richness to home exteriors.
@johnston_hood123
Exterior door in Canyon Clay makes a striking, earthy first impression.
@heyangelafranklin
1 Home Office Photo
These 1 home office image show how Canyon Clay (6054) can sit beside wood, paper, shelving and upholstered seating. The pink hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Home office walls in Canyon Clay provide grounded focus and warm comfort.
@gaby_inaday
1 Living Room Photo
Across 1 living room image, Canyon Clay (6054) meets the movement from window light to lamplight. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.
Living room walls in Canyon Clay deliver earthy sophistication and visual warmth.
@painttipsterinteriors
2 Misc Photos
Viewed across 2 misc images in an assortment of spaces that reveals the color outside a single design formula, Canyon Clay (6054) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. With an LRV of 12.7, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Painted furniture in Canyon Clay brings warm, rustic charm to any room.
@raineyhaus
Furniture piece finished in Canyon Clay offers warm, earthy character and style.
@raineyhaus
1 Mudroom Photo
1 sourced room photo gives the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Canyon Clay (6054) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Mudroom walls in Canyon Clay create a warm, welcoming entry space.
@sunscout.studio
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 72 vs 13, Gorgeous White is decisively the brighter choice.
Natural Linen reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 13), opening up a space where Canyon Clay encloses it.
A 6-point LRV gap (19 vs 13) makes Special Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Trim Color
At LRV 72 vs 13, Gorgeous White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 14 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 13 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 13 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 13 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (13 vs 9) makes Canyon Clay the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 14 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Mountain Air reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 13), opening up a space where Canyon Clay encloses it.
Niebla Azul reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 13), opening up a space where Canyon Clay encloses it.
At LRV 53 vs 13, Silver Lake is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 16 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 77 vs 13, Glass Bead is decisively the brighter choice.
Morning at Sea reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 13), opening up a space where Canyon Clay encloses it.
Canyon Clay reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 14 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 26 vs 13, Hushed Auburn is decisively the brighter choice.
A 9-point LRV gap (22 vs 13) makes Moroccan Brown the marginally brighter of the two.
Reddened Earth reads slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
Canyon Clay reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 5-point LRV gap (13 vs 8) makes Canyon Clay the marginally brighter of the two.
A 8-point LRV gap (13 vs 5) makes Canyon Clay the marginally brighter of the two.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Bring the natural beauty of the American Southwest indoors. A cool violet undertone makes this deep red feel surprisingly calm.