Clay Pot PPU3-17 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #896754, LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Art and Craft from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #896754 · PPU3-17
Clay Pot
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Clay Pot Technical Profile
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Clay Pot in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Clay Pot in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrClay Pot
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsArt and Craft
Art and Craft
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Suede Leather
PPG
Nearly identical
Tanbark
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Saddle Soap
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Natural Cork
Valspar
Very similar
Caramel Nut
Kilz
Very similar
Temptation
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bean Pot
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Twiggy Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pale Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Clay Pot
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clay Pot
#896754
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A09970
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clay Pot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clay Pot Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Clay Pot.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Clay Pot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clay Pot have?
Clay Pot by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Clay Pot in your own space before committing.
What colors match Clay Pot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clay Pot are Art and Craft by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Suede Leather by PPG (a near-identical match), Tanbark by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Clay Pot's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Clay Pot?
Clay Pot has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Clay Pot's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.