REDS

Pottery Red

#B05D59

RGB 176, 93, 89 · HSL 3°, 36%, 52% · CMYK 0, 47, 49, 31

Pottery Red is #B05D59 in HEX — rgb(176, 93, 89), hsl(3°, 36%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 49%, 31%).

Pottery Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 36%, 52%. 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#B05D59

RGB176, 93, 89

HSL3°, 36%, 52%

HSV3°, 49%, 69%

CMYK0, 47, 49, 31

Decimal11558233

CSS RGBrgb(176, 93, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 36%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Poppy Prose C-64

ΔE 1.8 · #AC5D58

Hallman-Lindsay

Poppy Prose 65

ΔE 2.3 · #AE605B

Behr

Sunset Orange BXC-39

ΔE 2.6 · #A95B55

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 2.7 · #A85953

PPG

Indian Paintbrush 18-32

ΔE 2.8 · #AB5959

Benjamin Moore

Heirloom CSP-1185

ΔE 2.9 · #B1635D

Valspar

Deep Rose 2001-3A

ΔE 3 · #AC595A

Dunn-Edwards

Redwood City DE5117

ΔE 3.3 · #B45F56

Kilz

Sedona Mountains LB110-02

ΔE 3.3 · #AD5E54

Dulux

Red Rock S03G8

ΔE 3.3 · #A65754

Sherwin-Williams

Foxy SW6333

ΔE 4.8 · #A85E53

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 6.8 · #A15A4D

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 10.7 · #AA5842

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 11.1 · #D36E70

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 12.1 · #9A4039

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 15.1 · #C27355

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#B05D59

#59ACB1

Analogous

#B15980

#B05D59

#B18959

Triadic

#B05D59

#59B15D

#5D59B1

Split-Complementary

#B05D59

#59B189

#5980B1

Tetradic

#B05D59

#80B159

#59ACB1

#8959B1

Monochromatic

#4C2624

#80403C

#B05D59

#C9908D

#E2C2C1

Rectangle

#B05D59

#ACB159

#59ACB1

#5D59B1

Compound

#B05D59

#B18959

#59ACB1

#5980B1

Variations

Lighter

#C07D7A

#CCA19F

#DFCAC9

Darker

#924642

#662F2C

#3C1B19

Saturation

#927977

#B15D59

#D83A31

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

4.61:1

vs Black

4.56:1

Deuteranopia

#B05D59

#898157

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B05D59

#71715A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B05D59

#AE5F64

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pottery Red 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

#C3725E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B05D59

Daylight 5500K

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

#B17782

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#4E9093

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #B05D59;

CSS — background

background-color: #B05D59;

CSS Variable

--color-pottery-red: #B05D59;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pottery-red': '#B05D59' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B05D59] text-[#B05D59]

SCSS

$pottery-red: #B05D59;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B05D59?

#B05D59 is Pottery Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B05D59 warm or cool?

Pottery Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pottery Red?

Pottery Red works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Pottery Red?

Pottery Red 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 Pottery Red?

You can download Pottery Red 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 Pottery Red?

The hex code is #B05D59. In RGB it's 176, 93, 89, and in HSL it's 3°, 36%, 52%.

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