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Potter's Pink

#C2907A

RGB 194, 144, 122 · HSL 18°, 37%, 62% · CMYK 0, 26, 37, 24

Potter's Pink is #C2907A in HEX — rgb(194, 144, 122), hsl(18°, 37%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 37%, 24%).

Potter's Pink pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 37%, 62%. 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#C2907A

RGB194, 144, 122

HSL18°, 37%, 62%

HSV18°, 37%, 76%

CMYK0, 26, 37, 24

Decimal12750970

CSS RGBrgb(194, 144, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 37%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Potter's Pink S08E5

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Copper Lake DE6103

ΔE 1.3 · #C09078

Benjamin Moore

Lightfoot CW-220

ΔE 2.2 · #C68F7A

Kilz

Spiced Apricot LB230-02

ΔE 2.6 · #BB8E76

PPG

Terrazzo Tan 1068-5

ΔE 2.8 · #BE8973

Hallman-Lindsay

Money Tree 37

ΔE 2.9 · #C9937A

Vista Paint

Money Tree C-36

ΔE 3 · #C9957B

Sherwin-Williams

Portrait Tone SW0039

ΔE 3.2 · #C4957A

Valspar

Kitchen Terra Cotta 2003-7C

ΔE 3.3 · #BE8874

Behr

Carmelite MQ1-29

ΔE 3.9 · #B7876F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 6.2 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 8.9 · #D6A496

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 12.4 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 12.8 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 13.6 · #C49C6D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#C2907A

#7AACC2

Analogous

#C27A89

#C2907A

#C2B47A

Triadic

#C2907A

#7AC290

#907AC2

Split-Complementary

#C2907A

#7AC2B4

#7A89C2

Tetradic

#C2907A

#89C27A

#7AACC2

#B47AC2

Monochromatic

#704633

#A4664C

#C2907A

#DABCAF

#F2E8E3

Rectangle

#C2907A

#ACC27A

#7AACC2

#907AC2

Compound

#C2907A

#C2B47A

#7AACC2

#7A89C2

Variations

Lighter

#CEA695

#D7BEB3

#E6DAD4

Darker

#B06B4D

#7A4934

#482A1D

Saturation

#A99A93

#C2907A

#E0845C

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

2.78:1

Fail

vs Black

7.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2907A

#AAA279

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2907A

#9A9A7D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2907A

#C28E92

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Potter's Pink 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

#D19977

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2907A

Daylight 5500K

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

#BE9E9B

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.

#6096AC

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: #C2907A;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2907A;

CSS Variable

--color-potter's-pink: #C2907A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'potter's-pink': '#C2907A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2907A] text-[#C2907A]

SCSS

$potter's-pink: #C2907A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2907A?

#C2907A is Potter's Pink, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C2907A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Potter's Pink?

Potter's Pink 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 Pink?

Potter's Pink 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 Pink?

You can download Potter's Pink 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 Pink?

The hex code is #C2907A. In RGB it's 194, 144, 122, and in HSL it's 18°, 37%, 62%.

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