Ref. #45483A · N360-7
Potting Soil
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Potting Soil Technical Profile
What color is Potting Soil? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #45483A. Colors similar to Potting Soil include Hirshfield's Clover Patch, Sherwin-Williams Laurel Woods, Sherwin-Williams Ripe Olive. Potting Soil has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Potting Soil 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, Potting Soil 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 Potting Soil
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Potting Soil
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Potting Soil
#45483A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#536D48
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Potting Soil
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Potting Soil 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 Potting Soil.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Potting Soil — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Potting Soil have?
Potting Soil by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Potting Soil from other brands?
The closest matches are Clover Patch by Hirshfield's (#464A3B), Laurel Woods by Sherwin-Williams (#44493D), Ripe Olive by Sherwin-Williams (#44483D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Potting Soil?
Potting Soil has an LRV of 9.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Potting Soil's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.