Pottery Red 160D-6 is a pink paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AB3D5B, estimated LRV 13 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Racy Red from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #AB3D5B · 160D-6
Pottery Red
13%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Pottery Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#AB3D5B
RGB171, 61, 91
Estimated LRV12.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypink
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Pottery Red
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pottery Red
#AB3D5B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AE7C6D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pottery Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pottery Red 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 Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pottery Red have?
Pottery Red 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 Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pottery Red are Racy Red by PPG (a close digital match), Obsession by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Heart's Desire by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pottery Red'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 Red?
Pottery Red has a estimated lightness value of 12.8, 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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Why Pottery Red's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.