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Little Greene39

Clay

Little Greene's Clay is a beige shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. A yellow and red undertone may emerge most clearly where the paint meets a cleaner white, stone surface or contrasting textile. Because screens flatten both light and texture, sample the paint beside the finishes that will ultimately surround it.

LRV

56.33

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Light Reflectance Value
56.33
Light
TemperatureWarm

Clay in Rooms

Follow Clay from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 6 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.

3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

3 kitchen cabinets images place Clay (39) in cabinetry, where color becomes part of the room’s architecture. An LRV of 56.3 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.

Little Greene Clay kitchen cabinets paint review

Kitchen cabinets painted in earthy Clay create a timeless, welcoming aesthetic.

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Little Greene Clay kitchen cabinets

Cabinetry in soft Clay tones complements natural wood and stainless steel.

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Little Greene Clay kitchen cabinets color

Lower cabinets finished in muted Clay provide understated sophistication.

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2 Living Room Photos

Across 2 living room images, Clay (39) meets the movement from window light to lamplight. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.

Little Greene Clay 39 review

Living room walls wrapped in Clay establish a calm, sophisticated backdrop.

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Little Greene Clay 39 stairs

Staircase walls painted Clay-toned create visual continuity throughout the home.

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1 Bedroom Photo

1 bedroom image place Clay (39) in a room designed around rest, softness and retreat. An LRV of 56.3 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.

Little Greene Clay 39 review

Bedroom walls in warm Clay foster a restful, intimate atmosphere.

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Color Codes

RGB212, 197, 156
HSL44° 39% 72%
CMYK0 7 26 17
CIE LabL: 79.8 a: -1.1 b: 22.5
XYZX: 53.12 Y: 56.33 Z: 39.52

Manufacturer description

Little Greene Clay 39 is a light, muted beige with a clear warm, yellowed cast and a softly dusty finish. Its gentle depth keeps it from reading like a plain cream, giving walls a sun-faded, earthy look. In bright daylight, Clay can appear lighter and more golden, while lower or north-facing light draws out its subdued khaki-beige character. It suits living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where a warm neutral is needed without the starkness of white. Pair it with chalky off-whites, olive greens, aged wood, natural linen, and brushed brass for a grounded, layered interior.

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