# Sherwin Williams Coral Clay

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/coral-clay-sw-9005](https://plan-home.com/color/coral-clay-sw-9005)

Sherwin Williams Coral Clay SW 9005 is a muted coral-terracotta with a dusty rose cast and noticeable earthy warmth. Its mid-tone depth keeps the color grounded, so it reads less like a bright peach and more like softened clay with red-pink undertones. In bright daylight, Coral Clay can show its warmer coral side, while lower or indirect light tends to emphasize its subdued, earthier character. It brings welcome color to a dining room, powder room, bedroom accent wall, or painted cabinet base without overwhelming the surrounding finishes. Pair it with warm off-whites, sandy beige, deep brown wood, aged brass, charcoal, or blue-green accents for contrast.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Coral Clay
- **Color code:** SW 9005
- **HEX:** #bf796e
- **RGB:** 191, 121, 110
- **LRV:** 26.00%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Red
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** 2022 Opus, 2020 Heart, Dreamer

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 8° Saturation: 42.41% Value: 74.9%
- **HSL:** hsl(8, 39, 59)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 36.65 Yellow: 42.41 Key: 25.1
- **YIQ:** Y: 140.676 I: 45.248 Q: 11.384
- **XYZ:** X: 31.139 Y: 25.879 Z: 18.103
- **CIE Lab:** L:57.922 a:26.056 b:17.478
- **CIE Luv:** L:57.922 u:49.047 v:17.635
- **Decimal:** 12548462
- **Hunter Lab:** 50.872, 20.235, 14.512

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Spiced Apple Cider](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-spiced-apple-cider-1201)
- [Benjamin Moore Badlands](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-badlands-1293)
- [Behr Red Coral](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-red-coral)
- [Behr Heirloom](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-heirloom)
- [Benjamin Moore Wild Flower](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wild-flower-2090-40)
- [Sherwin Williams Rojo Dust](https://plan-home.com/color/rojo-dust-sw-9006)
- [Benjamin Moore Raspberry Parfait](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-raspberry-parfait-2172-40)
- [Sherwin Williams Coral Rose](https://plan-home.com/color/coral-rose-sw-9004)
- [Benjamin Moore Lip Gloss](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lip-gloss-csp-1160)
- [Benjamin Moore Coral Bronze](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-coral-bronze-1298)
- [Benjamin Moore Carter Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-carter-red-cw-230)
- [Benjamin Moore Persimmon](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-persimmon-2088-40)
- [Behr Hacienda Tile](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hacienda-tile)
- [Benjamin Moore Red River Clay](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-red-river-clay-2091-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Pink Mix](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pink-mix-2089-30)
- [Behr Hot Chili](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hot-chili)
- [Behr Aloe Blossom](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-aloe-blossom)
- [Benjamin Moore Coral Bells](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-coral-bells-csp-1135)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Appleblossom](https://plan-home.com/color/appleblossom-sw-0076)
- [Sherwin Williams Roycroft Rose](https://plan-home.com/color/roycroft-rose-sw-0034)
- [Sherwin Williams Rose Colored](https://plan-home.com/color/rose-colored-sw-6303)
- [Sherwin Williams Pink Shadow](https://plan-home.com/color/pink-shadow-sw-0070)
- [Sherwin Williams Coral Rose](https://plan-home.com/color/coral-rose-sw-9004)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Henna Shade](https://plan-home.com/color/henna-shade-sw-6326)
- [Sherwin Williams Flower Pot](https://plan-home.com/color/flower-pot-sw-6334)
- [Sherwin Williams Foxy](https://plan-home.com/color/foxy-sw-6333)
- [Sherwin Williams Bold Brick](https://plan-home.com/color/bold-brick-sw-6327)
- [Sherwin Williams Rembrandt Ruby](https://plan-home.com/color/rembrandt-ruby-sw-0033)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Mountain Air](https://plan-home.com/color/mountain-air-sw-6224)
- [Sherwin Williams Niebla Azul](https://plan-home.com/color/niebla-azul-sw-9137)
- [Sherwin Williams Silver Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/silver-lake-sw-9633)
- [Sherwin Williams Riverway](https://plan-home.com/color/riverway-sw-6222)
- [Sherwin Williams Glass Bead](https://plan-home.com/color/glass-bead-sw-6805)
- [Sherwin Williams Morning at Sea](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-at-sea-sw-9634)
- [Sherwin Williams Mount Etna](https://plan-home.com/color/mount-etna-sw-7625)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/red-paint-colors/sw9005

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.