A character story

Bridle Clay

A deep reddish brown paint

The one who never puts his favorites on display.

Plate I — Bridle ClayBridle Clay rich reddish brown paint in a residential entryway with a walnut console, olive bench, framed art, and black door.

I. The character

The best part of the gallery is upstairs.

The gallery closes at six.

He straightens a frame that was already straight, turns off the lights, and takes the stairs behind the black door.

Upstairs, his coat lands on the same hook every night. His keys go in a ceramic dish. The little drawing by the door was a gift from an artist before anyone knew her name.

He can tell you what every piece is worth.
He’d rather tell you where he found it.

HE’S THE COLOR OFWHAT NEVER MADEIT DOWNSTAIRS.

Plate IIBridle Clay deep reddish brown wall paint in a New York breakfast nook with a dark wood table, olive chair, and framed art.

Plate IIIBridle Clay warm clay brown bedroom walls with cream linen, a deep olive throw, dark wood floors, and city loft windows.

II. In the room

The breakfast table has two chairs that don’t match. He insists one is more comfortable and always gives it to you.

There’s coffee, a folded paper, and a painting he’s been meaning to hang for months. He likes it where it is.

He opens the window even when it’s cold. He remembers which story you told him last time. When you ask about the work leaning against his bedroom wall, he tells you why he bought it, then why he could never bring himself to sell it.

The gallery lights come on beneath your feet.

Up here, the collection is smaller.
Every piece has a place in his life.

III. About the color

Bridle Clay is a deep reddish brown paint with a warm red undertone, rich and earthy without tipping orange. It's a saddle that has been oiled every Sunday for thirty years. In living rooms, kitchens, and offices it pulls dark walnut, deep olive, charcoal stone, and aged metal into one warm, collected room.
Leathery red-brown by day, deeper clay at night.

Bridle Clay at a glance

Color: A deep reddish brown paint
Hex: #895632
Sizes: Color tester $9.00 · Gallon $118.00
Similar hues: Ochre Saddle, Dark Kiln, Vermilion Flame, Terracotta Bloom

Not sure how it will look in your light? See paint colors by room direction, or read why our paint is pigmented, not tinted.

IV. Bring it home

Bring Bridle Clay home

Bridle Clay Color Tester

Bridle Clay Color Tester

$9.00 USD

Bridle Clay Color Tester

$9.00 USD
Bridle Clay

Bridle Clay

$118.00 USD

Bridle Clay

$118.00 USD

Questions about Bridle Clay

What color is Bridle Clay?

Bridle Clay is a deep reddish brown paint. A deep clay brown with the warmth of worn leather and a subtle red undertone.

Is Bridle Clay warm or cool?

Bridle Clay is a warm color with red undertones.

What finish does Bridle Clay come in?

Bridle Clay comes in Jax & Hue’s Signature Matte finish, made for interior walls.

Can I try Bridle Clay before buying a gallon?

Yes. The Bridle Clay Color Tester is a 100 ml pouch for $9. Paint a generous patch on your own walls and look at it in morning and evening light before you order a gallon.

Will Bridle Clay look different in my room?

Yes, every paint color shifts with the light. North-facing rooms make colors look cooler and deeper, south-facing rooms warm them up, and east and west rooms change through the day. Our guide to paint colors by room direction explains what to expect.

What colors are similar to Bridle Clay?

Ochre Saddle, Dark Kiln, Vermilion Flame, Terracotta Bloomare close in color and mood.