Behr Sculptor clay is the perfect chameleon greige paint color. It’s a fantastic neutral base if you want a blank slate that will allow for fun accents or just prefer a neutral palette. This shade has very few undertones making it a great taupe color for many types of lighting and fits with any decor style.
When it comes to choosing the best paint color for your home, the task can be quite overwhelming. With an array of shades and undertones available, finding the one that complements various lighting conditions and decor styles can be a challenge.
However, there’s one taupe hue that effortlessly stands out as a top contender – Sculptor Clay. This lovely natural linen shade boasts a unique blend of gray and beige, creating a timeless, neutral color that adapts beautifully to just about any space.
Whether your style is modern, boho or traditional, this paint color is (IMO) the best color for creating a cozy and calming atmosphere in both casual or elegant decor settings.
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Is Sculptor Clay warm or cool?
Sculptor Clay really is a chameleon of a color which makes measuring its warmth very dependent on its surroundings. Depending on the lighting it can look like a warm gray or cool beige.
In my well lit spaces it pulls slightly more warm, but the evening light often will bring out some nice cool tones as well. In either lighting, it’s a beautiful color that is very versatile for a wide range of lighting situations.
What undertones does Sculptor Clay have in it?
One thing I really love about sculptor clay is it’s lack of undertones. While so many other greige or grey paints have a green or sometimes purple undertone, this neutral wall color is just earthy.
That being said, my bedroom space is sprinkled with many earthy colors of green and brown. Paint color undertones can vary drastically depending on other colors used in the space, flooring colors and lighting.
Whenever trying out new colors, it’s best to paint a small sample swatch on your wall so you can see how it changes throughout the day. Often times the room images tools online, just don’t accurately depict the color.
Also be sure to compare the actual paint colors to fabrics and other items you’re planning on using in the space to see if it picks up unexpected undertones.
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LVR (light reflectance value):
Sculptor Clay’s LVR is 55, which is almost exactly in the middle of the spectrum. For reference, pure white is 100 and pure black is 0 making sculptor clay a Goldilocks kind of color, just right!
Sculptor Clay Color Details and Stats:
Sculptor Clay PPU 5-8
| HEX Code: | #CDC3B5 |
| HEX Color name: | Sisal (?) |
| RGB Decimal: | 205, 195, 181 |
| RGB Float: | 0.804, 0.765, 0.71 |
| CMYK Percentage: | 0, 5, 12, 20 |
Similar Colors:
The HEX comparison tool is a fantastic tool for direct color comparison. This is a great way to compare different shades with their exact hexadecimal color code side by side.
Benjamin Moore’s Revere Pewter
Sherwin Williams’s Agreeable Gray
Farrow & Ball Elephant’s Breath
Benjamin Moore’s Alphano Beige
Sherwin William’s Shiitake
Complimentary colors to Sculptor Clay:
Color palette options with sculptor clay are endless! My personal favorite color to pair Sculptor Clay with is Behr’s Swiss Coffee. It also pairs beautiful with earthy browns, navy blues, olive greens, a variety of wood tones, blush colors and even lots of wallpaper if you want a fun pop of pattern!
Note: All color combinations provided are Behr paint colors
In our primary bedroom and hallway we used Swiss Coffee on the walls and ceiling which is a lovely complimentary light shade and Sculptor Clay on the trim and board and batten. I wanted an earthy feel so I included browns and olive greens as complimentary colors in the bedroom.
For the hallway I kept is simple with Swiss Coffee on the walls and Sculptor Clay on the doors and trim. I paired it with black laundry room doors, wood tones and florals.
I’ve also used this color in several furniture pieces. It looks so sophisticated paired with Rifle Paper Company’s Cornflower Wallpaper which I used to line the drawers. If you need some fresh ideas check out Southtown Interior’s website. They have a wide array of wallpapers to spruce up your space!
If you choose to use the same color for the trim and walls (which is becoming a popular color drenching trend) I recommend sticking with an eggshell or flat sheen on the walls for a non-reflective finish and satin or semi-gloss enamel sheen on the trim for pretty pearl-like finish. This subtle contrast will create just a little needed dimension.
Is Sculptor Clay the right color for your next project?
Maybe Behr’s Sculptor Clay is the right paint color for your next project! Grab a sample from Home Depot and see how the light plays with it in your own home. For my home, it’s the perfect color for the casual yet sophisticated feel I’m after and works with so many other accent colors!
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I’m Jess, the creator of Oak & Grain. A mid-west girl at heart who now resides in Raleigh, NC. I love finding old things and giving them new purpose by way of refinishing or incorporating unexpected, overlooked thrift store finds in the modern home. I work full-time in medicine and I love dipping into my creative side and in the process, keeping my sanity. Follow me on Instagram and YouTube to see more behind the scenes action.