Little Greene Clay 39
| Official page: | Clay 39 |
| Code: | 39 |
| Name: | Clay |
| Brand: | Little Greene |
| Collections: | Colours of England, Stone |
What color is Little Greene Clay?
Elevate your space with a touch of sophistication using Little Greene's Clay (39) paint color. This warm and earthy hue creates a cozy and inviting atmosphere, perfect for living rooms or bedrooms. Pair Clay (39) with accents in crisp whites, such as Snow (1001), to bring out its depth. For a more bold look, incorporate touches of Slate (6) or Aquamarine (44) to create a modern and stylish contrast. Embrace the timeless elegance of Clay (39) and transform your space into a sanctuary of style and comfort.
Clay for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Clay for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this beige shade can create a unique space

Little Greene 39 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm beige hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.



Little Greene Clay reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this beige that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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What are Little Greene Clay undertones?
Clay has a clear yellow and 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:
#D4C59C
RGB code:
212, 197, 156
Is Little Greene Clay 39 cool or warm?
With a hue of 44°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
39 Clay HSL code: 44, 39%, 72%
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 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 sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Little Greene Clay:
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
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 Clay with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 224, such as Little Greene Juniper Ash and Pale Lupin.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #d4c59c | |
| RGB Decimal | 212, 197, 156 | |
| RGB Percent | 83.14%, 77.25%, 61.18% | |
| HSV | Hue: 44° Saturation: 26.42% Value: 83.14% | |
| HSL | hsl(44, 39, 72) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.08 Yellow: 26.42 Key: 16.86 | |
| YIQ | Y: 196.811 I: 22.114 Q: -9.586 | |
| XYZ | X: 53.118 Y: 56.331 Z: 39.518 | |
| CIE Lab | L:79.802 a:-1.09 b:22.513 | |
| CIE Luv | L:79.802 u:11.572 v:31.482 | |
| Decimal | 13944220 | |
| Hunter Lab | 75.054, -5.015, 21.32 |
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