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Clay Pot

#C3663F

RGB 195, 102, 63 · HSL 18°, 52%, 51% · CMYK 0, 48, 68, 24

Clay Pot is #C3663F in HEX — rgb(195, 102, 63), hsl(18°, 52%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 48%, 68%, 24%).

Clay Pot pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 52%, 51%. 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#C3663F

RGB195, 102, 63

HSL18°, 52%, 51%

HSV18°, 68%, 76%

CMYK0, 48, 68, 24

Decimal12805695

CSS RGBrgb(195, 102, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 52%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Clay Pot DE5174

Exact match

Valspar

Dark Palomino 2011-2

ΔE 0.7 · #C2653D

Behr

Chivalry Copper 240D-6

ΔE 1.4 · #C2633C

Sherwin-Williams

Robust Orange SW6628

ΔE 2 · #C4633E

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 4.5 · #BA5B3A

Benjamin Moore

Topaz 070

ΔE 4.6 · #C16B47

Kilz

Hot August LC130-02

ΔE 5.3 · #C26F45

PPG

Tabasco 1192-7

ΔE 5.3 · #BF5B3C

Dulux

Orangeade S08F8

ΔE 5.6 · #B55732

Vista Paint

Jack-O-Lantern C-1037

ΔE 6.8 · #D0784D

Hallman-Lindsay

Jack-o-lantern 1038

ΔE 7.5 · #D37A51

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 8.2 · #C35831

Colorhouse

Wood .02 Wood-02

ΔE 8.6 · #B2683A

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 9.4 · #E27A53

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 11.4 · #D65F3D

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 12.8 · #E87257

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#C3663F

#419CC3

Analogous

#C3415B

#C3663F

#C3A941

Triadic

#C3663F

#41C368

#6841C3

Split-Complementary

#C3663F

#41C3A9

#415BC3

Tetradic

#C3663F

#5BC341

#419CC3

#A941C3

Monochromatic

#512A1A

#8C492C

#C3663F

#D5967B

#E8C4B5

Rectangle

#C3663F

#9CC341

#419CC3

#6841C3

Compound

#C3663F

#C3A941

#419CC3

#415BC3

Variations

Lighter

#CF8667

#D5A793

#E3CDC3

Darker

#A1512F

#70371F

#432011

Saturation

#967A6F

#C36841

#E15C23

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

3.97:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.29:1

Deuteranopia

#C3663F

#9A8D3A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3663F

#7C7C46

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3663F

#C2646D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Clay Pot 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

#D2794A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3663F

Daylight 5500K

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

#BF7E6F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#3E829F

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: #C3663F;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3663F;

CSS Variable

--color-clay-pot: #C3663F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'clay-pot': '#C3663F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3663F] text-[#C3663F]

SCSS

$clay-pot: #C3663F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3663F?

#C3663F is Clay Pot, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C3663F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Clay Pot?

Clay Pot 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 Clay Pot?

Clay Pot 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 Clay Pot?

You can download Clay Pot 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 Clay Pot?

The hex code is #C3663F. In RGB it's 195, 102, 63, and in HSL it's 18°, 52%, 51%.

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