Potters Clay by Behr paint color
Paint Color HQ
BrandsColorsInspirationBlogTools
Search colors...Sign in

Ref. #B29781 · S220-4

Potters Clay

33%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Save

Potters Clay S220-4 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B29781, LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coffee Cake from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

Home/Behr/Potters Clay

Potters Clay Technical Profile

HEX Code#B29781
RGB178, 151, 129
LRV33.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr

Use this color

Generate PaletteCompare

Get this color

Buy at Home DepotSamples & supplies on Amazon
View official color on Behr →

Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.

Potters Clay in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Potters Clay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrPotters Clay
Nearly identical
KilzCoffee Cake

Coffee Cake

Kilz

Nearly identical

Let'S Get Cozy

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Changing Seasons

Valspar

Nearly identical

Mexican Sand

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Timber

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Country Dweller

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Dark Buff

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Country Dweller

Vista Paint

Very similar

Tantalizing Tan

PPG

Very similar

Dead Salmon

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Nourish .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.

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

Customize in Room VisualizerExplore full palette →

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

Potters Clay

Complement

Downpour

Potters Clay Room Palettes

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

Walls

Close Knit

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Campfire Blaze

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Laurel Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Liberty

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Potters Clay.

Soft Chamois

Behr · PPU4-4

#AD927B

Rich Taupe

Behr · PMD-77

#B39C89

Pure Earth

Behr · PPU7-5

#A79480

Exploring Khaki

Behr · PPU8-6

#AA9A79

Cardboard

Behr · PPH-11

#BB9E7E

Carton

Behr · PPH-11 (HISP)

#BB9E7E

More orange colors from other brands

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

Sun Rays

PPG · 29YY 66/537

#FED372

Lychee

Benjamin Moore · AF-40

#F6EDDD

Sausalito

PPG · 1209-2

#F4E5C5

Grandma's China

Benjamin Moore · CSP-365

#E4E0D6

Safari

Sherwin-Williams · 7697

#CCB18B

Golden Gate

Sherwin-Williams · 7679

#D9AD7F

Potters Clay — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Potters Clay have?
Potters Clay by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Potters Clay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Potters Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Potters Clay are Coffee Cake by Kilz (a near-identical match), Let'S Get Cozy by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Changing Seasons by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Potters Clay'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 Potters Clay?
Potters Clay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

Explore More with Potters Clay

See It on a Wall

Preview this color in a real room

How Much Paint?

Calculate gallons for your project

Browse orange Colors

Explore more shades in this family

Related Reading

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 Potters Clay's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.

Paint Color HQ

Architectural precision in every hue. Curating 26,000+ colors across 13 brands for modern spaces.

Directory

  • Sherwin-Williams
  • Benjamin Moore
  • Behr
  • PPG
  • Valspar
  • Dunn-Edwards
  • Farrow & Ball
  • All 13 Brands

Tools

  • Color Search
  • Compare Colors
  • Room Visualizer
  • Photo Color Identifier
  • Palette Generator
  • Paint Calculator
  • Embed Widget
  • Developer API

Resources

  • Blog
  • Inspiration Palettes
  • Discontinued Colors
  • Paint Color Statistics
  • FAQ

Company

  • About
  • Methodology
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

Color Families

WhiteOff-WhiteGrayBeigeNeutralBrownTanRedOrangeYellowGreenBluePurplePinkBlack

© 2026 Paint Color HQ. Color data is approximate. Always verify with physical samples before purchasing.