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Potpourri

36%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Potpourri 1312 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E8848E, LRV 36 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dimple from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Potpourri Technical Profile

HEX Code#E8848E
RGB232, 132, 142
LRV35.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Potpourri in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Potpourri in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MoorePotpourri
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sDimple

Dimple

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Poppy Field

Valspar

Nearly identical

Cabana Coral

PPG

Nearly identical

Dimple

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Apple Valley

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Light Pink

RAL

Very similar

Guava Jelly

Behr

Very similar

Amaryllis

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Ruffle Pink Dress

Kilz

Very similar

Watermelon Core

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Petal .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Red Earth

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Potpourri

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Potpourri

#E8848E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#C3916F

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Potpourri

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Dimple

Complement

Dreaming Blue

Potpourri Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Chocolate Truffle

Pop

Bonfire

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Passion Plum

Pop

Malachy Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Nile Green

Pop

Amelia Island Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Potpourri.

Pink Starburst

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True Pink

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#EE7F8F

Gypsy Rose

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#EC8597

Allablaze

Benjamin Moore · 1304

#F08C85

Autumn Red

Benjamin Moore · 2087-40

#EC8B9A

Coral Essence

Benjamin Moore · 2007-40

#DF7D84

More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Romp

Hirshfield's · 1136

#983D48

Ode to Joy

Hirshfield's · 1137

#9D404A

Tudor Rose

PPG · 90RR 63/139

#F1C8CB

Tropical Coral

PPG · 42YR 43/439

#FA9A7E

Pompeian Red

Behr · PPU1-08

#915050

Toile Red

Sherwin-Williams · 6

#8B534E

Potpourri — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Potpourri have?
Potpourri by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Potpourri in your own space before committing.
What colors match Potpourri from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Potpourri are Dimple by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Poppy Field by Valspar (a near-identical match), Cabana Coral by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Potpourri'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 Potpourri?
Potpourri has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.6, 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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