Pottery Rose 10YR 21/313 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B86C68, LRV 22 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Desert Rose from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B86C68 · 10YR 21/313
Pottery Rose
22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pottery Rose Technical Profile
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Pottery Rose in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pottery Rose in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPottery Rose
Nearly identical
BehrDesert Rose
Desert Rose
Behr
Nearly identical
Reddish
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lord Baltimore
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lord Baltimore
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Red River Clay
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Tandoor Spice
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cuban Plaza
Valspar
Very similar
Terra Rosa
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Brickwork
Kilz
Very similar
Antique Pink
RAL
Visible difference
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pottery Rose
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pottery Rose
#B86C68
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AF9B83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pottery Rose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pottery Rose 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Pottery Rose.
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 Rose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pottery Rose have?
Pottery Rose by PPG 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 Rose in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pottery Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pottery Rose are Desert Rose by Behr (a near-identical match), Reddish by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Hacienda Tile by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pottery Rose'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 Rose?
Pottery Rose has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pottery Rose's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.