Benjamin Moore Wet Clay CSP-1045

Official page:Wet Clay CSP-1045
Code:CSP-1045
Name:Wet Clay
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Wet Clay?

Imagine a space painted in Benjamin Moore Wet Clay. This sophisticated shade pairs beautifully with deep navy blues, rich charcoal greys, and warm cognac browns. Wet Clay creates a sense of depth and warmth in a room, making it a versatile choice for modern or traditional decor styles. Consider pairing it with accents in rust orange, muted olive green, and soft cream for a harmonious color palette that exudes elegance. The subtle undertones of Wet Clay add a touch of organic warmth, perfect for creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere in any space.

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What are Benjamin Moore Wet Clay undertones?

Wet Clay has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#95836A

RGB code:

149, 131, 106

Is Benjamin Moore Wet Clay CSP-1045 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

With a hue of 35°, this brown reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

CSP-1045 Wet Clay HSL code: 35, 17%, 50%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Wet Clay

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this brown shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Wet Clay:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Wet Clay with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 215, such as Benjamin Moore Blue Spruce and Normandy.

LRV of Wet Clay

Wet Clay has an LRV of 24.51% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 24.51%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#95836ACopy color code
RGB Decimal149, 131, 106Copy color code
RGB Percent58.43%, 51.37%, 41.57%Copy color code
HSVHue: 35° Saturation: 28.86% Value: 58.43%Copy color code
HSLhsl(35, 17, 50)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 12.08 Yellow: 28.86 Key: 41.57Copy color code
YIQY: 133.532 I: 18.76 Q: -3.972Copy color code
XYZX: 23.112 Y: 23.664 Z: 16.982Copy color code
CIE LabL:55.749 a:2.82 b:16.05Copy color code
CIE LuvL:55.749 u:12.794 v:20.357Copy color code
Decimal9798506Copy color code
Hunter Lab48.645, -0.32, 13.354Copy color code
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