Coral Clay
Coral Clay is a versatile Red from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 9 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#BF796E
LRV
26.00
Coral Clay's Color Strip
Coral Clay is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Constant Coral and Henna Shade. The strip spans from Romance at the lightest end to Fireweed at the deepest. Strip 114 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Coral Clay in Real Rooms
Coral Clay has a medium LRV of 26 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Red family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, living room, front door and misc.
2 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Coral 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.
Accent wall painted Coral Clay brings energy to this bedroom space.
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Feature wall in Coral Clay adds warmth and personality to the bedroom.
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1 Living Room Photo
For open-concept living rooms, Coral Clay is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.
Living room walls in Coral Clay complement natural light and furnishings.
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1 Front Door Photo
A front door painted Coral Clay makes a confident first impression without shouting. The color's depth draws the eye and signals personality before guests even step inside. Pair with crisp white trim and warm brass hardware to complete the look.
Entry door painted Coral Clay makes a confident statement at the threshold.
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5 Misc Photos
Coral 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.
Ceiling painted Coral Clay draws attention upward with unexpected warmth.
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Hallway walls in Coral Clay create continuity throughout the home.
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Hallway painted Coral Clay becomes a vibrant transition between rooms.
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Hallway space enhanced with Coral Clay walls brings energy to this area.
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Painted furniture in Coral Clay adds personality and warmth to any room.
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Coordinating Colors
Intimate White reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 26), opening up a space where Coral Clay encloses it.
Alabaster reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 26), opening up a space where Coral Clay encloses it.
At LRV 51 vs 26, Shiitake is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Intimate White reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 26), opening up a space where Coral Clay encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 26 and 23, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 28 and 26, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 26 and 26, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (30 vs 26) makes Lei Flower the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 26), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Coral Clay reads slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 21), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 6-point LRV gap (26 vs 20) makes Coral Clay the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 26 and 25, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Rosedust reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 26), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 26 and 26, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 73 vs 26, Mountain Air is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 53 vs 26, Niebla Azul is decisively the brighter choice.
Silver Lake reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 26), opening up a space where Coral Clay encloses it.
Coral Clay reads slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Glass Bead reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 26), opening up a space where Coral Clay encloses it.
A 3-point LRV gap (29 vs 26) makes Morning at Sea the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 26 vs 6, Coral Clay is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Appleblossom reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 26), opening up a space where Coral Clay encloses it.
A 6-point LRV gap (32 vs 26) makes Roycroft Rose the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 52 vs 26, Rose Colored is decisively the brighter choice.
Pink Shadow reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 26), opening up a space where Coral Clay encloses it.
With LRVs of 28 and 26, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
A 6-point LRV gap (26 vs 20) makes Coral Clay the marginally brighter of the two.
Coral Clay reflects far more light (LRV 26 vs 10), opening up a space where Flower Pot encloses it.
A 9-point LRV gap (26 vs 17) makes Coral Clay the marginally brighter of the two.
Coral Clay reads slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 15), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 26 vs 13, Coral Clay is decisively the brighter choice.