Pottery Red 2085-20 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #864045, LRV 9 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Oriental Berry from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #864045 · 2085-20
Pottery Red
9%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pottery Red Technical Profile
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Pottery Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pottery Red in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MoorePottery Red
Nearly identical
PPGOriental Berry
Oriental Berry
PPG
Nearly identical
Barn Red
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Perennial Red
Valspar
Nearly identical
Prado Red
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cranberry Tart
Behr
Nearly identical
Luxurious Red
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mulberry Tree
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Codman Claret
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Radiant Raspberry
Kilz
Very similar
Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Red Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Create .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pottery Red
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pottery Red
#864045
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#977962
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Pottery Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pottery Red 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 Pottery Red.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pottery Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pottery Red have?
Pottery Red 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 Pottery Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pottery Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pottery Red are Oriental Berry by PPG (a near-identical match), Barn Red by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Perennial Red by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pottery Red'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 Pottery Red?
Pottery Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.2, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pottery Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.