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Studio Clay

We've categorized Studio Clay as a versatile Neutral because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore coordinating accent choices and full color data below.

Hex

#958D7F

LRV

27.13

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Light Reflectance Value
27.13
Medium
TemperatureWarm
SaturationMidtone

Studio Clay's Color Strip

Studio Clay is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Gray Area and Adaptive Shade. The strip spans from Useful Gray at the lightest end to Enduring Bronze at the deepest. Strip 246 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.

Coordinating Colors

Nuance
Nuance vs Studio Clay
Nuance
Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Nuance
7049 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Clay
9172 · LRV 27

Nuance reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 27), opening up a space where Studio Clay encloses it.

Natural Linen
Natural Linen vs Studio Clay
Natural Linen
Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Natural Linen
9109 · LRV 66
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Clay
9172 · LRV 27

Natural Linen reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 27), opening up a space where Studio Clay encloses it.

Trim Color

Nuance
Nuance vs Studio Clay
Nuance
Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Nuance
7049 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Clay
9172 · LRV 27

Nuance reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 27), opening up a space where Studio Clay encloses it.

Similar Colors

Quarry Stone vs Studio Clay
Quarry Stone
Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Quarry Stone
9603 · LRV 27
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Clay
9172 · LRV 27

With LRVs of 27 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Felted Wool
Felted Wool vs Studio Clay
Felted Wool
Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Felted Wool
9171 · LRV 28
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Clay
9172 · LRV 27

With LRVs of 28 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Studio Clay vs Zeus
Studio Clay
Zeus
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Clay
9172 · LRV 27
Sherwin-Williams
Zeus
7744 · LRV 28

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 28 vs 27), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Studio Clay vs Tanglewood
Studio Clay
Tanglewood
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Clay
9172 · LRV 27
Sherwin-Williams
Tanglewood
9607 · LRV 28

With LRVs of 28 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Elephant Ear
Elephant Ear vs Studio Clay
Elephant Ear
Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Elephant Ear
9168 · LRV 28
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Clay
9172 · LRV 27

With LRVs of 28 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Bunglehouse Gray
Bunglehouse Gray vs Studio Clay
Bunglehouse Gray
Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Bunglehouse Gray
2845 · LRV 28
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Clay
9172 · LRV 27

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 28 vs 27), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Alloy
Alloy vs Studio Clay
Alloy
Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Alloy
9569 · LRV 25
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Clay
9172 · LRV 27

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 27 vs 25), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Keystone Gray
Keystone Gray vs Studio Clay
Keystone Gray
Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Keystone Gray
7504 · LRV 29
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Clay
9172 · LRV 27

With LRVs of 29 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Canal Street
Canal Street vs Studio Clay
Canal Street
Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Canal Street
9523 · LRV 29
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Clay
9172 · LRV 27

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 27), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Featherstone
Featherstone vs Studio Clay
Featherstone
Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Featherstone
9518 · LRV 29
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Clay
9172 · LRV 27

With LRVs of 29 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Rain Cloud
Rain Cloud vs Studio Clay
Rain Cloud
Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Rain Cloud
9639 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Clay
9172 · LRV 27

Studio Clay reflects far more light (LRV 27 vs 11), opening up a space where Rain Cloud encloses it.

Sea Mariner
Sea Mariner vs Studio Clay
Sea Mariner
Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Sea Mariner
9640 · LRV 7
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Clay
9172 · LRV 27

Studio Clay reflects far more light (LRV 27 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.

Starry Night
Starry Night vs Studio Clay
Starry Night
Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Starry Night
6540 · LRV 69
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Clay
9172 · LRV 27

Starry Night reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 27), opening up a space where Studio Clay encloses it.

Soulful Blue
Soulful Blue vs Studio Clay
Soulful Blue
Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Soulful Blue
6543 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Clay
9172 · LRV 27

A 7-point LRV gap (27 vs 20) makes Studio Clay the marginally brighter of the two.

Dusty Heather
Dusty Heather vs Studio Clay
Dusty Heather
Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Dusty Heather
9073 · LRV 28
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Clay
9172 · LRV 27

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 28 vs 27), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Lakeside
Lakeside vs Studio Clay
Lakeside
Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Lakeside
9683 · LRV 47
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Clay
9172 · LRV 27

Lakeside reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 27), opening up a space where Studio Clay encloses it.

After the Storm
After the Storm vs Studio Clay
After the Storm
Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams
After the Storm
9685 · LRV 3
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Clay
9172 · LRV 27

Studio Clay reflects far more light (LRV 27 vs 3), opening up a space where After the Storm encloses it.

Lighter Colors

March Wind
March Wind vs Studio Clay
March Wind
Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams
March Wind
7668 · LRV 49
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Clay
9172 · LRV 27

March Wind reflects far more light (LRV 49 vs 27), opening up a space where Studio Clay encloses it.

Pewter Cast
Pewter Cast vs Studio Clay
Pewter Cast
Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Cast
7673 · LRV 31
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Clay
9172 · LRV 27

A 4-point LRV gap (31 vs 27) makes Pewter Cast the marginally brighter of the two.

Light French Gray
Light French Gray vs Studio Clay
Light French Gray
Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Light French Gray
0055 · LRV 53
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Clay
9172 · LRV 27

At LRV 53 vs 27, Light French Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

Acier
Acier vs Studio Clay
Acier
Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Acier
9170 · LRV 32
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Clay
9172 · LRV 27

Acier reads slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 27), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Darker Colors

Adaptive Shade
Adaptive Shade vs Studio Clay
Adaptive Shade
Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Adaptive Shade
7053 · LRV 21
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Clay
9172 · LRV 27

Studio Clay reads slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 21), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Carriage Stone
Carriage Stone vs Studio Clay
Carriage Stone
Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Carriage Stone
9614 · LRV 18
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Clay
9172 · LRV 27

Studio Clay reads slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 18), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Solitary Slate vs Studio Clay
Solitary Slate
Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Solitary Slate
9598 · LRV 19
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Clay
9172 · LRV 27

A 8-point LRV gap (27 vs 19) makes Studio Clay the marginally brighter of the two.

Anonymous
Anonymous vs Studio Clay
Anonymous
Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Anonymous
7046 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Clay
9172 · LRV 27

A 7-point LRV gap (27 vs 20) makes Studio Clay the marginally brighter of the two.

Zinc Luster
Studio Clay vs Zinc Luster
Studio Clay
Zinc Luster
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Clay
9172 · LRV 27
Sherwin-Williams
Zinc Luster
9514 · LRV 23

Studio Clay reads slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 23), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Color Codes

HEX#958D7F
RGB149, 141, 127
HSL38° 9% 54%
CMYK0 5 15 42
CIE LabL: 58.9 a: 0.5 b: 8.5
XYZX: 25.75 Y: 26.97 Z: 23.92
Strip246 pos. C4