Tribal Pottery PPU3-14 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A78877, LRV 27 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gaucho Brown from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A78877 · PPU3-14
Tribal Pottery
27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tribal Pottery Technical Profile
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Tribal Pottery in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tribal Pottery in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrTribal Pottery
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGaucho Brown
Gaucho Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Porcini Mushroom
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Chocolate Cheesecake
Valspar
Very similar
Redend Point
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pavilion Tan
Vista Paint
Very similar
Tattered Teddy
PPG
Very similar
Spiced Cocoa
Kilz
Very similar
Pavilion Tan
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Oarsman
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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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 sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tribal Pottery in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tribal Pottery from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tribal Pottery are Gaucho Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Porcini Mushroom by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Wood Lake by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tribal Pottery'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 Tribal Pottery?
Tribal Pottery has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.2, 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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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.