Cavern Clay
SW 7701 · Sherwin-Williams
BrownView Cavern Clay SW 7701 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#AC6B53
LRV
20
Family
Brown
SW 7701
Color profile
Light value
20 · Deep
Undertone
Warm warm, peach lean
Family
Brown Also reads red
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This robust, reddish orange midtone provides a rich brilliant depth on any wall. Create a warmhearted, welcoming atmosphere in your kitchen or bathroom.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 20 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Cavern ClayThis colorCavern ClaySherwin-Williams · SW 7701
CoordinatingSlate VioletSherwin-Williams · SW 9155CoordinatingLigonier TanSherwin-Williams · SW 7717CoordinatingCreamySherwin-Williams · SW 7012Similar colors
Tap any color to compareCavern Clay vs Red Cent
20LRV19
#AC6B53Hex#AD654C
BrownFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Cavern Clay vs Reynard
20LRV20
#AC6B53Hex#B46848
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Cavern Clay vs Roycroft Adobe
20LRV17
#AC6B53Hex#A76251
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Cavern Clay vs Decorous Amber
20LRV22
#AC6B53Hex#AC7559
BrownFamilyOrange
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cavern Clay vs Brandywine
20LRV19
#AC6B53Hex#A56C4A
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cavern Clay vs Spiced Cider
20LRV23
#AC6B53Hex#B0785C
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cavern Clay vs Rojo Dust
20LRV23
#AC6B53Hex#B57466
BrownFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Cavern Clay vs Husky Orange
20LRV19
#AC6B53Hex#BB613E
BrownFamilyOrange
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Cavern Clay vs Caribbean Coral
20LRV25
#AC6B53Hex#BE795E
BrownFamilyOrange
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Cavern Clay vs Copper Mountain
20LRV17
#AC6B53Hex#A6613C
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareCavern Clay vs Audubon Russet
20LRV21
#AC6B53Hex#AE6B55
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Audubon Russet is near-identical · 1 points lighter compared with Cavern Clay.
Cavern Clay vs Orange Flambe
20LRV21
#AC6B53Hex#A96F55
BrownFamilyOrange
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Orange Flambe is very close match · 1 points lighter · leans greener compared with Cavern Clay.
Cavern Clay vs Copper Beech
20LRV21
#AC6B53Hex#B1715A
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Copper Beech is very close match · 1 points lighter compared with Cavern Clay.
Cavern Clay vs Rusty Gate
20LRV19
#AC6B53Hex#AF6649
BrownFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Rusty Gate is very close match · warmer compared with Cavern Clay.
Cavern Clay vs Spoonful of Sugar
20LRV21
#AC6B53Hex#B26B58
BrownFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Spoonful of Sugar is close match · 1 points lighter · leans redder compared with Cavern Clay.
Cavern Clay vs Nutmeg
20LRV20
#AC6B53Hex#A8715A
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Nutmeg is close match · leans greener compared with Cavern Clay.
Cavern Clay vs Fox Red
20LRV21
#AC6B53Hex#AA725D
BrownFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Fox Red is close match · 1 points lighter · leans greener compared with Cavern Clay.
Cavern Clay vs Loggia
20LRV21
#AC6B53Hex#AE6D5C
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Loggia is close match · cooler compared with Cavern Clay.
Cavern Clay vs Florentine Clay
20LRV21
#AC6B53Hex#B86B56
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Florentine Clay is close match · 1 points lighter · leans redder compared with Cavern Clay.
Cavern Clay vs Deep Clay Red
20LRV17
#AC6B53Hex#A4624D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Deep Clay Red is close match · 3 points darker compared with Cavern Clay.
Palettes with Cavern Clay
Cavern Clay, answered
What is the LRV of Cavern Clay?
Cavern Clay (SW 7701) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 20, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Cavern Clay a warm or cool color?
Cavern Clay has a warm undertone (warm, peach lean).
Can Cavern Clay be used outside?
Yes, Cavern Clay is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Cavern Clay from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Cavern Clay is Audubon Russet (HC-51) by Benjamin Moore, near-identical · 1 points lighter.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 7701
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