REDS

Potter's Rock

#815E55

RGB 129, 94, 85 · HSL 12°, 21%, 42% · CMYK 0, 27, 34, 49

Potter's Rock is #815E55 in HEX — rgb(129, 94, 85), hsl(12°, 21%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 34%, 49%).

Potter's Rock pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 21%, 42%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#815E55

RGB129, 94, 85

HSL12°, 21%, 42%

HSV12°, 34%, 51%

CMYK0, 27, 34, 49

Decimal8478293

CSS RGBrgb(129, 94, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 21%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Potter's Rock 1007-9A

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Wild West DE6055

ΔE 1.2 · #7E5C52

Behr

Chocolate Curl 220F-6

ΔE 1.8 · #866058

Hallman-Lindsay

Amazon Mist 136

ΔE 2.4 · #7F6054

Benjamin Moore

Wynwood 1231

ΔE 2.7 · #7D5C4F

Sherwin-Williams

Hot Cocoa SW6047

ΔE 2.7 · #806257

Vista Paint

Amazon Mist C-135

ΔE 2.8 · #7D5E51

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 3.1 · #7B584C

Kilz

Brown Chipotle LB290-01

ΔE 3.7 · #8A675C

Dulux

Picador S09D7

ΔE 4 · #765A52

PPG

Raspberry Truffle 1060-6

ΔE 4.7 · #8A5D55

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 7.7 · #755C48

IKEA

IKEA029 29

ΔE 9.5 · #816F66

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 9.9 · #786963

Colorhouse

Clay .06 Clay-06

ΔE 10.3 · #675544

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 14.1 · #7D5436

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#815E55

#557982

Analogous

#825562

#815E55

#827455

Triadic

#815E55

#55825E

#5E5582

Split-Complementary

#815E55

#558274

#556282

Tetradic

#815E55

#628255

#557982

#745582

Monochromatic

#251B18

#533C36

#815E55

#A8847A

#C7AFA9

Rectangle

#815E55

#798255

#557982

#5E5582

Compound

#815E55

#827455

#557982

#556282

Variations

Lighter

#A27A70

#B69D96

#D3C7C4

Darker

#694A43

#49332D

#2B1D1A

Saturation

#726764

#825E55

#AC442A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.73:1

vs Black

3.67:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#815E55

#706B55

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#815E55

#656556

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#815E55

#815E60

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Potter's Rock carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#A0735B

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#815E55

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#8D787F

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#446972

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #815E55;

CSS — background

background-color: #815E55;

CSS Variable

--color-potter's-rock: #815E55;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'potter's-rock': '#815E55' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#815E55] text-[#815E55]

SCSS

$potter's-rock: #815E55;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #815E55?

#815E55 is Potter's Rock, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #815E55 warm or cool?

Potter's Rock reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Potter's Rock?

Potter's Rock works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Potter's Rock?

Potter's Rock pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Potter's Rock?

You can download Potter's Rock on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Potter's Rock?

The hex code is #815E55. In RGB it's 129, 94, 85, and in HSL it's 12°, 21%, 42%.

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