Pottery Clay 700A-3 is a pink paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C8ABB4, estimated LRV 45 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Barely Berry from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #C8ABB4 · 700A-3
Pottery Clay
45%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Pottery Clay Technical Profile
HEX Code#C8ABB4
RGB200, 171, 180
Estimated LRV44.7
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypink
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Pottery Clay
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pottery Clay
#C8ABB4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8C85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pottery Clay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pottery Clay 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
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Pottery Clay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pottery Clay have?
Pottery Clay by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Pottery Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pottery Clay are Barely Berry by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Soft Mulberry Mauve by PPG (a close digital match), Mauvey Wauvey by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pottery 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 Pottery Clay?
Pottery Clay has a estimated lightness value of 44.7, 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.
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