ColorplanBenjamin Moore Potters Wheel (1294) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 20. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Book Room Red (No.50). For trim, try Pink Swirl (2171-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 19.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #AE675E |
| RGB | 174, 103, 94 |
| HSL | 7°, 33%, 53% |
About Potters Wheel
Potters Wheel (1294) is a very dark, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 20, Potters Wheel absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Potters Wheel's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. Next to Heirloom Quilt (CSP-1185), it's cooler.
How Potters Wheel changes with the light
Potters Wheel has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Potters Wheel's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Potters Wheel will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Potters Wheel can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Potters Wheel will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Potters Wheel in real homes
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Potters Wheel equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 5.7
Also close: Cavern Clay (ΔE 6.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.0
Also close: Red Pepper (ΔE 15.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Potters Wheel questions
What undertone does Potters Wheel have?
Potters Wheel has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Potters Wheel's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Potters Wheel a light or dark color?
Potters Wheel has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 19.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 20, Potters Wheel absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Potters Wheel in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Reddened Earth SW 6053 (closest available, ΔE 5.7); Farrow & Ball: Book Room Red No.50 (close, ΔE 2.5); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (closest available, ΔE 8.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Potters Wheel?
Try Pink Swirl (2171-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Potters Wheel's undertone.
Where does Potters Wheel work best?
Potters Wheel works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 20, Potters Wheel absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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