ORANGES

Potter’s Pot

#845C40

RGB 132, 92, 64 · HSL 25°, 35%, 38% · CMYK 0, 30, 52, 48

Potter’s Pot is #845C40 in HEX — rgb(132, 92, 64), hsl(25°, 35%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 52%, 48%).

Potter’s Pot pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 35%, 38%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#845C40

RGB132, 92, 64

HSL25°, 35%, 38%

HSV25°, 52%, 52%

CMYK0, 30, 52, 48

Decimal8674368

CSS RGBrgb(132, 92, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 35%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Log 2163-10

ΔE 0.9 · #865D40

Vista Paint

Mover and Shaker C-157

ΔE 1.5 · #875E44

Hallman-Lindsay

Chasm 172

ΔE 1.6 · #876044

Sherwin-Williams

Jute Brown SW6096

ΔE 1.9 · #815D40

Behr

Split Rail N250-6

ΔE 3.1 · #826043

Dulux

Loose Leather S11D8

ΔE 3.5 · #845F3D

PPG

Tampico Brown 16-23

ΔE 3.6 · #835842

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 3.6 · #7D5436

Kilz

Toasty LC290-01

ΔE 3.6 · #885D47

Dunn-Edwards

Hope Chest DEA160

ΔE 3.7 · #875942

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 4.3 · #79553D

Valspar

Natural Cork 2008-7A

ΔE 5 · #8C664E

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 9.2 · #8F6E46

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 12 · #8C4D35

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 13.7 · #864633

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 15.3 · #726454

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#845C40

#3F6783

Analogous

#833F45

#845C40

#837D3F

Triadic

#845C40

#3F835B

#5B3F83

Split-Complementary

#845C40

#3F837D

#3F4583

Tetradic

#845C40

#45833F

#3F6783

#7D3F83

Monochromatic

#1C130D

#4F3726

#845C40

#B1805D

#CAA991

Rectangle

#845C40

#67833F

#3F6783

#5B3F83

Compound

#845C40

#837D3F

#3F6783

#3F4583

Variations

Lighter

#AD7954

#BC9B84

#D5C5BA

Darker

#6A4931

#4A3221

#2B1D13

Saturation

#6B5F57

#835B3F

#A2561F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.86:1

vs Black

3.59:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#845C40

#726A3F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#845C40

#646444

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#845C40

#84595E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Potter’s Pot reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#A2724B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#845C40

Daylight 5500K

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

#90776F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#3A566B

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: #845C40;

CSS — background

background-color: #845C40;

CSS Variable

--color-potter’s-pot: #845C40;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'potter’s-pot': '#845C40' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#845C40] text-[#845C40]

SCSS

$potter’s-pot: #845C40;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #845C40?

#845C40 is Potter’s Pot, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #845C40 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Potter’s Pot?

Potter’s Pot works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Potter’s Pot?

Potter’s Pot pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Potter’s Pot?

You can download Potter’s Pot 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 Pot?

The hex code is #845C40. In RGB it's 132, 92, 64, and in HSL it's 25°, 35%, 38%.

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