ColorplanBenjamin Moore Southwest Pottery (048) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 15. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Picture Gallery Red (No.42). For trim, try Cream Puff (2174-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 15.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #975F57 |
| RGB | 151, 95, 87 |
| HSL | 8°, 27%, 47% |
About Southwest Pottery
Southwest Pottery (048) is a very dark, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 15, Southwest Pottery 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 Southwest Pottery'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 Brindle (1183), it's lighter.
How Southwest Pottery changes with the light
Southwest Pottery 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
Southwest Pottery's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Southwest Pottery 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 Southwest Pottery can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Southwest Pottery will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Southwest Pottery in real homes
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Southwest Pottery 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 5.5
Also close: Cavern Clay (ΔE 8.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 2.6
Also close: Book Room Red (ΔE 4.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.0
Also close: Mars Red (ΔE 11.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Southwest Pottery questions
What undertone does Southwest Pottery have?
Southwest Pottery has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Southwest Pottery's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Southwest Pottery a light or dark color?
Southwest Pottery has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 15.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 15, Southwest Pottery absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Southwest Pottery in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Reddened Earth SW 6053 (closest available, ΔE 5.5); Farrow & Ball: Picture Gallery Red No.42 (close, ΔE 2.6); Behr: Red Pepper PPU2-02 (closest available, ΔE 11.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Southwest Pottery?
Try Cream Puff (2174-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Southwest Pottery's undertone.
Where does Southwest Pottery work best?
Southwest Pottery works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 15, Southwest Pottery absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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