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Potter’s Pink

#C2937B

RGB 194, 147, 123 · HSL 20°, 37%, 62% · CMYK 0, 24, 37, 24

Potter’s Pink is #C2937B in HEX — rgb(194, 147, 123), hsl(20°, 37%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 37%, 24%).

Potter’s Pink pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 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#C2937B

RGB194, 147, 123

HSL20°, 37%, 62%

HSV20°, 37%, 76%

CMYK0, 24, 37, 24

Decimal12751739

CSS RGBrgb(194, 147, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 37%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Copper Lake DE6103

ΔE 1.2 · #C09078

Sherwin-Williams

Portrait Tone SW0039

ΔE 1.7 · #C4957A

Dulux

Potter's Pink S08E5

ΔE 1.8 · #C2907A

Vista Paint

Southwest Sand K-1067

ΔE 2.1 · #C2977E

Valspar

Desert Carnation 2005-7C

ΔE 2.1 · #C4977C

Kilz

Spiced Apricot LB230-02

ΔE 2.2 · #BB8E76

Benjamin Moore

Wilderness 1168

ΔE 2.9 · #BE9275

Hallman-Lindsay

Money Tree 37

ΔE 3.2 · #C9937A

PPG

Caramel Sugar 16-05

ΔE 3.6 · #B88A74

Behr

Dune Drift QE-12

ΔE 3.9 · #B68B71

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 7 · #C1876B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.4 · #BA9873

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 8.8 · #D6A496

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 11.2 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 11.9 · #B49D8D

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 12.3 · #C49C6D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#C2937B

#7AAAC2

Analogous

#C27A86

#C2937B

#C2B67A

Triadic

#C2937B

#7AC292

#927AC2

Split-Complementary

#C2937B

#7AC2B6

#7A86C2

Tetradic

#C2937B

#86C27A

#7AAAC2

#B67AC2

Monochromatic

#704833

#A4694C

#C2937B

#DABDAF

#F2E8E3

Rectangle

#C2937B

#AAC27A

#7AAAC2

#927AC2

Compound

#C2937B

#C2B67A

#7AAAC2

#7A86C2

Variations

Lighter

#CEA895

#D7BFB3

#E6DAD4

Darker

#B06E4D

#7A4B34

#482B1D

Saturation

#A99B93

#C2927A

#E0885C

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

2.71:1

Fail

vs Black

7.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2937B

#ACA37A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2937B

#9C9C7E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2937B

#C29195

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

#D19B77

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2937B

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEA09C

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.

#6093AC

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: #C2937B;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2937B;

CSS Variable

--color-potter’s-pink: #C2937B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'potter’s-pink': '#C2937B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2937B] text-[#C2937B]

SCSS

$potter’s-pink: #C2937B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2937B?

#C2937B is Potter’s Pink, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C2937B 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 #C2937B. In RGB it's 194, 147, 123, and in HSL it's 20°, 37%, 62%.

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