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Potter’s Clay

#A64826

RGB 166, 72, 38 · HSL 16°, 63%, 40% · CMYK 0, 57, 77, 35

Potter’s Clay is #A64826 in HEX — rgb(166, 72, 38), hsl(16°, 63%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 57%, 77%, 35%).

Potter’s Clay pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 63%, 40%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#A64826

RGB166, 72, 38

HSL16°, 63%, 40%

HSV16°, 77%, 65%

CMYK0, 57, 77, 35

Decimal10897446

CSS RGBrgb(166, 72, 38)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 63%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Tokomaru Bay NZ10D8

ΔE 3.3 · #AD502F

Benjamin Moore

Dragons CW-320

ΔE 5.1 · #AC4931

Vista Paint

High Society K-1215

ΔE 6 · #AA4832

Behr

Summer Heat S-H-220

ΔE 6.4 · #A53B1D

Sherwin-Williams

Hearty Orange SW6622

ΔE 6.6 · #B44B34

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 6.7 · #9B3821

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Rage 1053

ΔE 7.4 · #A94E37

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 7.5 · #BA5B3A

PPG

Orange Vermillion 1194-7

ΔE 7.6 · #BC5339

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 9.6 · #C35831

Dunn-Edwards

Red River DE5125

ΔE 10.7 · #B95543

Valspar

Orange Maple 2010-5

ΔE 10.8 · #B35943

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 11.4 · #9D3A2F

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 12.1 · #BA4133

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 14.7 · #BD413A

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 14.9 · #B64F48

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

#A64826

#2684A6

Analogous

#A62644

#A64826

#A68826

Triadic

#A64826

#26A648

#4826A6

Split-Complementary

#A64826

#26A688

#2644A6

Tetradic

#A64826

#44A626

#2684A6

#8826A6

Monochromatic

#2A1209

#682D18

#A64826

#D56B44

#E39C82

Rectangle

#A64826

#84A626

#2684A6

#4826A6

Compound

#A64826

#A68826

#2684A6

#2644A6

Variations

Lighter

#D26137

#D48C72

#E1BEB2

Darker

#88381C

#5F2611

#381609

Saturation

#795D53

#A64826

#B93F13

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

5.87:1

vs Black

3.58:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A64826

#7E721F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A64826

#61612C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A64826

#A54750

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Potter’s Clay 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

#BC6338

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A64826

Daylight 5500K

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

#A9685C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#286C85

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: #A64826;

CSS — background

background-color: #A64826;

CSS Variable

--color-potter’s-clay: #A64826;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'potter’s-clay': '#A64826' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A64826] text-[#A64826]

SCSS

$potter’s-clay: #A64826;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A64826?

#A64826 is Potter’s Clay, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A64826 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Potter’s Clay?

Potter’s Clay 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 Clay?

Potter’s Clay 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 Clay?

You can download Potter’s Clay 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 Clay?

The hex code is #A64826. In RGB it's 166, 72, 38, and in HSL it's 16°, 63%, 40%.

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