Potting Soil N360-7 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #45483A, LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Clover Patch from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #45483A · N360-7
Potting Soil
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Potting Soil Technical Profile
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Potting Soil in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Potting Soil in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPotting Soil
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sClover Patch
Clover Patch
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Laurel Woods
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Clover Patch
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Topsoil
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Olive Green
RAL
Very similar
Charcoal Smoke
PPG
Very similar
Aged Pine
Valspar
Very similar
Woods Hole
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Iron River
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Studio Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Dark Sky
Kilz
Visible difference
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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 sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Potting Soil in your own space before committing.
What colors match Potting Soil from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Potting Soil are Clover Patch by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Laurel Woods by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Ripe Olive by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Potting Soil'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 Potting Soil?
Potting Soil has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.0, 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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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 Potting Soil's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.