Tribal Pottery PPU3-14 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A78877, estimated 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.
Behr · #A78877 · PPU3-14
Tribal Pottery
27%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tribal Pottery Technical Profile
HEX Code#A78877
RGB167, 136, 119
Estimated LRV27.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Tribal Pottery
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Tribal Pottery from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tribal Pottery are Gaucho Brown by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Porcini Mushroom by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Wood Lake by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Tribal Pottery's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.