Ref. #AA866E · 7715
Pottery Urn
27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pottery Urn Technical Profile
What color is Pottery Urn? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #AA866E. Colors similar to Pottery Urn include Kilz Cappuccino Spice, Vista Paint Carmel Valley, Behr Warm Cognac. Pottery Urn has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 27 gives Pottery Urn depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Pottery Urn pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Pottery Urn
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pottery Urn
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pottery Urn
#AA866E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pottery Urn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pottery Urn 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Pottery Urn.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pottery Urn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pottery Urn have?
Pottery Urn by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Pottery Urn from other brands?
The closest matches are Cappuccino Spice by Kilz (#B08971), Carmel Valley by Vista Paint (#A88266), Warm Cognac by Behr (#A4816C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pottery Urn?
Pottery Urn has an LRV of 26.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pottery Urn's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.