REDS

Potter’s Rock

#88564C

RGB 136, 86, 76 · HSL 10°, 28%, 42% · CMYK 0, 37, 44, 47

Potter’s Rock is #88564C in HEX — rgb(136, 86, 76), hsl(10°, 28%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 44%, 47%).

Potter’s Rock pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 28%, 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#88564C

RGB136, 86, 76

HSL10°, 28%, 42%

HSV10°, 44%, 53%

CMYK0, 37, 44, 47

Decimal8934988

CSS RGBrgb(136, 86, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 28%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 049

ΔE 0.7 · #88554C

Behr

Rio Rust S190-6

ΔE 2.1 · #87594E

Valspar

Chocolate Cherry 2003-7A

ΔE 2.8 · #805045

Sherwin-Williams

Canyon Clay SW6054

ΔE 3 · #85594F

Vista Paint

Cogswell Cedar C-1331

ΔE 3.4 · #8E554B

PPG

Raspberry Truffle 1060-6

ΔE 3.9 · #8A5D55

Hallman-Lindsay

Liberty historic-liberty

ΔE 4.1 · #885D53

Dunn-Edwards

Red Hook DE6091

ΔE 4.2 · #845544

Dulux

How Now S09E7

ΔE 5.4 · #885F50

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 7.1 · #7B584C

Kilz

Toasty LC290-01

ΔE 7.2 · #885D47

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 7.9 · #8F4E4D

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 9.7 · #79553D

IKEA

IKEA089 89

ΔE 10.1 · #6A443B

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 11.8 · #7D5436

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 12.4 · #8C4D35

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#88564C

#4D7F89

Analogous

#894D61

#88564C

#89754D

Triadic

#88564C

#4D8957

#574D89

Split-Complementary

#88564C

#4D8975

#4D6189

Tetradic

#88564C

#61894D

#4D7F89

#754D89

Monochromatic

#271916

#583832

#88564C

#B07D73

#CCAAA4

Rectangle

#88564C

#7F894D

#4D7F89

#574D89

Compound

#88564C

#89754D

#4D7F89

#4D6189

Variations

Lighter

#AA7368

#BB9891

#D5C4C1

Darker

#6F453C

#4D2F29

#2D1B17

Saturation

#746562

#89574D

#B03D27

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

6.03:1

vs Black

3.48:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#88564C

#706A4B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#88564C

#61614D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#88564C

#875659

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

#A56D54

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#88564C

Daylight 5500K

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

#937278

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#446A72

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: #88564C;

CSS — background

background-color: #88564C;

CSS Variable

--color-potter’s-rock: #88564C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'potter’s-rock': '#88564C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#88564C] text-[#88564C]

SCSS

$potter’s-rock: #88564C;

Similar Colors

Twilight Dreams

#87544B · ΔE 1.0

Seminole Brown

#8D5D50 · ΔE 3.1

Pueblo Brown

#7F554B · ΔE 4.0

Garrison Red

#8C5956 · ΔE 4.4

Warm Brownie

#7E554A · ΔE 4.4

Harvest Brown

#7C4B42 · ΔE 4.6

Southwest Pottery

#975F57 · ΔE 5.0

Burnt Russet

#884D45 · ΔE 5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #88564C?

#88564C is Potter’s Rock, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #88564C 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 #88564C. In RGB it's 136, 86, 76, and in HSL it's 10°, 28%, 42%.

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