Clay Pot 50YR 21/318 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B2725A, estimated LRV 22 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Weathered Saddle from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #B2725A · 50YR 21/318
Clay Pot
22%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Clay Pot Technical Profile
HEX Code#B2725A
RGB178, 114, 90
Estimated LRV22.2
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
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Clay Pot
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clay Pot
#B2725A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFA583
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clay Pot
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clay Pot Room Palettes
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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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Clay Pot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clay Pot have?
Clay Pot by PPG 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 Clay Pot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clay Pot are Weathered Saddle by Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical in our digital data), Arizona Clay by Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical in our digital data), Caramel Candy by Hirshfield's (nearly identical in our digital data) — the best options for getting Clay Pot'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 Clay Pot?
Clay Pot has a estimated lightness value of 22.2, 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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