Ref. #896754 · PPU3-17
Clay Pot
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Clay Pot Technical Profile
What color is Clay Pot? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #896754. Colors similar to Clay Pot include MPC Henna Gold Met., MPC Golden Umber Met., PPG Suede Leather. Clay Pot has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 16, Clay Pot creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Clay Pot pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Clay Pot
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Clay Pot from other brands?
The closest matches are Henna Gold Met. by MPC (#8B6852), Golden Umber Met. by MPC (#8B6852), Suede Leather by PPG (#896757). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Clay Pot?
Clay Pot has an LRV of 15.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.