Ref. #A78877 · PPU3-14
Tribal Pottery
27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tribal Pottery Technical Profile
What color is Tribal Pottery? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #A78877. Colors similar to Tribal Pottery include Benjamin Moore Gaucho Brown, Dunn-Edwards Wood Lake, Valspar Chocolate Cheesecake. Tribal Pottery has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 27 gives Tribal Pottery depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Tribal Pottery 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 Tribal Pottery
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tribal Pottery
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tribal Pottery
#A78877
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA785
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tribal Pottery
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tribal Pottery 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 Tribal Pottery.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tribal Pottery — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tribal Pottery have?
Tribal Pottery by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Tribal Pottery from other brands?
The closest matches are Gaucho Brown by Benjamin Moore (#AA8674), Wood Lake by Dunn-Edwards (#A08475), Chocolate Cheesecake by Valspar (#A48270). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Tribal Pottery?
Tribal Pottery has an LRV of 27.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Tribal Pottery's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.