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Potters Clay

33%LRV Value
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Potters Clay Technical Profile

What color is Potters Clay? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #B29781. Colors similar to Potters Clay include Kilz Coffee Cake, Valspar Changing Seasons, Sherwin-Williams Mexican Sand. Potters Clay has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 33 gives Potters Clay depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.

HEX Code#B29781
RGB178, 151, 129
LRV33.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Colors Similar to Potters Clay

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Coffee Cake

Kilz

Nearly identical

Changing Seasons

Valspar

Nearly identical

Mexican Sand

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Antler

MPC

Nearly identical

Country Dweller

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Dark Buff

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Country Dweller

Vista Paint

Very similar

Baked Potato

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Potters Clay

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Potters Clay

#B29781

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADAB85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Potters Clay

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Mexican Sand

Complement

Office Blue

Potters Clay Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Lilac Tan

Trim

Popped Corn

Accent

This Color

Pop

Campfire Blaze

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pearls And Lace

Trim

Frost

Accent

This Color

Pop

Laurel Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Smoked Oyster

Trim

Frost

Accent

This Color

Pop

Liberty

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Potters Clay.

Cavern Clay

Behr · MQ2-41

#B39781

Roasted Hazelnut

Behr · HDC-WR14-3

#B0967F

Mocha Tan

Behr · HDC-SP14-5

#AC9582

Nomadic

Behr · HDC-NT-22

#B0947B

Gingerbread Latte

Behr · HDC-FL14-6

#B4947A

Key To The City

Behr · MQ2-3

#B9987C

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Safari

Sherwin-Williams · 7697

#CCB18B

Golden Gate

Sherwin-Williams · 7679

#D9AD7F

Blanched Almond

Dunn-Edwards · DE5259

#FFF0E3

Chocolate Thunder

MPC · MP11705

#471600

Creased Khaki

Vista Paint · K-531

#F8D897

Mango Madness

Hirshfield's · 968

#FFB268

Potters Clay — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Potters Clay have?
Potters Clay by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Potters Clay from other brands?
The closest matches are Coffee Cake by Kilz (#B4977F), Changing Seasons by Valspar (#B2977E), Mexican Sand by Sherwin-Williams (#AF9781). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Potters Clay?
Potters Clay has an LRV of 33.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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