Potters Wheel 1294 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #AF685F, LRV 20 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Henna Shade from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AF685F · 1294
Potters Wheel
20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Potters Wheel Technical Profile
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Potters Wheel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Potters Wheel 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 Wheel
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsHenna Shade
Henna Shade
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Colonial Brick
Behr
Nearly identical
Aged Clay
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Ginger Jar
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sienna Red
PPG
Very similar
Angelic Choir
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Kitchen Tile Red
Valspar
Very similar
Redwood City
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sedona Mountains
Kilz
Very similar
Picture Gallery Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pearl Pink
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Potters Wheel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Potters Wheel
#AF685F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9E85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Potters Wheel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Potters Wheel 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 Wheel.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Potters Wheel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Potters Wheel have?
Potters Wheel 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 Potters Wheel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Potters Wheel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Potters Wheel are Henna Shade by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Colonial Brick by Behr (a near-identical match), Aged Clay by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Potters Wheel'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 Wheel?
Potters Wheel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected 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 Potters Wheel's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.