ColorplanBenjamin Moore Pottery Red (2085-20) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 9. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Red Bay (SW 6321), Farrow & Ball Radicchio (No.96) and Behr Rumors (MQ1-15). For trim, try Elephant Pink (2087-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 9.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #853F44 |
| RGB | 133, 63, 68 |
| HSL | 356°, 36%, 38% |
About Pottery Red
Pottery Red (2085-20) is a very dark, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 9, Pottery Red 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 Pottery Red's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Pomegranate (AF-295), it's cooler and more muted.
How Pottery Red changes with the light
Pottery Red is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Pottery Red will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Pottery Red 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 Pottery Red can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Pottery Red will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Pottery Red in real homes
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Pottery Red 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.
Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.0
Also close: Eating Room Red (ΔE 4.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Pottery Red questions
What undertone does Pottery Red have?
Pottery Red has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pottery Red's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Pottery Red a light or dark color?
Pottery Red has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 9.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 9, Pottery Red absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Pottery Red in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Red Bay SW 6321 (close, ΔE 4.3); Farrow & Ball: Radicchio No.96 (close, ΔE 4.0); Behr: Rumors MQ1-15 (close, ΔE 4.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Pottery Red?
Try Elephant Pink (2087-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Pottery Red's undertone.
Where does Pottery Red work best?
Pottery Red works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 9, Pottery Red absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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