Clay Beige vs Sonnet paint color comparison

Clay Beige vs Sonnet

Clay BeigeBenjamin MoorevsSonnetBenjamin MooreΔE 5.4 — 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. Sonnet (LRV 70) reflects noticeably more light than Clay Beige (LRV 62), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.4 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 Beige
Benjamin Moore · OC-11
LRV61.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-11
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Sonnet
Benjamin Moore · AF-55
LRV70.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-55
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Clay Beige vs Sonnet Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Clay Beige on one side and Sonnet 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.