Potters Clay 1221 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BA8867, LRV 29 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Copper Hide from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BA8867 · 1221
Potters Clay
29%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Potters Clay Technical Profile
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Potters Clay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Potters Clay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MoorePotters Clay
Nearly identical
ValsparCopper Hide
Copper Hide
Valspar
Nearly identical
Capuccino
PPG
Nearly identical
Applesauce Cake
Behr
Nearly identical
Brighton Beach
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Oak Creek
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Skinny Dip
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Foxtail
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Topaz Gemstone
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Very similar
Spiced Apricot
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Potters Clay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Potters Clay
#BA8867
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0AB82
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Potters Clay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Potters Clay 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Potters Clay.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Potters Clay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Potters Clay have?
Potters Clay by Benjamin Moore 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 Potters Clay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Potters Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Potters Clay are Copper Hide by Valspar (a near-identical match), Capuccino by PPG (a near-identical match), Honey Graham by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Potters Clay'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 Potters Clay?
Potters Clay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.0, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Potters Clay's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.