Clay vs Jackson Tan paint color comparison

Clay vs Jackson Tan

ClayBenjamin MoorevsJackson TanBenjamin MooreΔE 4.9 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (28 vs 28), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 4.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Clay
Benjamin Moore · 1034
LRV27.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1034
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Jackson Tan
Benjamin Moore · HC-46
LRV27.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-46
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Clay vs Jackson Tan Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Clay on one side and Jackson Tan on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.