Paint Visualizer AITerracotta paint color
Cavern Clay
An earthy terracotta with warm orange tones
Cavern Clay brings a rich, earthy color to walls and exteriors. Pair it with creamy white, natural wood, and muted greens.
- Color family
- Terracotta
- Undertone
- Orange-brown
- Light reflectance
- 20 LRV / 100
- Use
- Interior & exterior
- Brand
- Sherwin-Williams
Color & light
Color and lighting
Cavern Clay can look more orange in daylight and browner in low light.
Lightness
20 LRVA deep warm shade with relatively low light reflectance.
Temperature
warmIntensity
RichRGB
- Red
- 172
- Green
- 107
- Blue
- 83
HSL
- Hue
- 16°
- Saturation
- 35%
- Lightness
- 50%
How light can change it
Bright daylight
The terracotta looks brighter.
Cool or indirect light
The brown side is more noticeable.
Warm evening light
It looks richer and more orange.
Inspiration
Interior and exterior ideas
Interior
See Cavern Clay in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and more.
Living room
Terracotta walls bring warmth to the wood furniture and cream sofa.
Dining room
Clay-colored walls frame the wood table and cream chairs.
Kitchen cabinets
Terracotta cabinets add color below pale counters and open shelves.
Bedroom
Clay walls glow beside white bedding and a pale wood bed.
Home office
Terracotta shelves and walls surround the wood desk.
Bathroom
Clay-colored walls contrast with pale tile and a wood vanity.
Exterior
See Cavern Clay on siding, front doors, trim, and more.
Siding
Terracotta siding stands out beneath the dark roof and covered porch.
Front door
The terracotta door adds warmth to its pale stone surround.
Shutters & trim
Clay-colored shutters contrast with the varied stone facade.
Fences & garden structures
The terracotta fence picks up the warm tones of the garden pots.
Stucco
Terracotta stucco works with dark windows and dry garden planting.
Garage door
The terracotta garage door adds color within the white facade.
Color pairings
Colors that go with Cavern Clay
Cream and charcoal
Terracotta walls with cream trim and charcoal details.
- Cavern ClaySW 7701 · Main color
- AlabasterSW 7008 · Second color
- Iron OreSW 7069 · Accent color
Clay and green
Earthy orange with muted green and white.
- Cavern ClaySW 7701 · Main color
- Evergreen FogSW 9130 · Second color
- Pure WhiteSW 7005 · Accent color
Warm neutrals
Clay with beige and a small navy accent.
- Cavern ClaySW 7701 · Main color
- Accessible BeigeSW 7036 · Second color
- NavalSW 6244 · Accent color
Lighter and darker shades
Related earthy shades from Sherwin-Williams
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Frequently Asked Questions
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