Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Potters Clay |
| SKU | S220-4 |
| Hex | #B29781 |
| RGB | 178, 151, 129 |
| HSL | 27°, 24%, 60% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Potters Clay
Potters Clay sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Potters Clay is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Potters Clay within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B29781 in HSL space. Pair Potters Clay with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Potters Clay Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Potters Clay from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr S220-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Potters Clay
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Mexican Sand (SW 7519), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Potters Clay without repainting risk. See the full Mexican Sand swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Potters Clay
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Potters Clay is Beach House Beige (1083) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beach House Beige swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Potters Clay
At Valspar, the closest color to Potters Clay is Woodland Stone (2007-9C) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.3 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Woodland Stone swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Potters Clay
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Potters Clay is Cool Clay (PPG1071-5) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cool Clay swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Potters Clay
Glidden has no exact twin of Potters Clay. The nearest is Khaki Bronze (20YY 33/145) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Khaki Bronze swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Potters Clay
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Timber (411-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Potters Clay without repainting risk. See the full Timber swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Potters Clay
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Let's Get Cozy (DEBN01), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Potters Clay without repainting risk. See the full Let's Get Cozy swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Potters Clay
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Potters Clay. The nearest is Buff (NO. 20) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Buff swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Potters Clay
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Potters Clay. The nearest is Pavilion Tan (0149) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pavilion Tan swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Potters Clay
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Country Dweller (0176), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Potters Clay without repainting risk. See the full Country Dweller swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Potters Clay
At Rodda, the closest color to Potters Clay is Agate (CA064) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Agate swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Potters Clay
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Potters Clay. The nearest is Scout (C2-826) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Scout swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Potters Clay
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Potters Clay. The nearest is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Potters Clay
Backdrop has no exact twin of Potters Clay. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Potters Clay
Kompozit's nearest match is Country Dweller (0176), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Potters Clay without repainting risk. See the full Country Dweller swatch →