Behr

Ancient Pottery

N250-5

Ancient Pottery is a warm clay taupe with an orange-brown undertone. Pink stays subtle here. It works well in an entry or study where beige would feel too plain.

Pair it with leather or cane for an easy, earthy direction. Aged bronze also suits the warmth. Cool white trim can make the clay side look stronger, so compare whites on the wall before choosing the gallon count.

Color Codes

HEX
#a37d5e
RGB Decimal
163, 125, 94
RGB Percent
63.9%, 49.0%, 36.9%
HSL
27.0, 27.3%, 50.4%
HSV
27.0, 42.3%, 63.9%
CMYK
0.0%, 23.3%, 42.3%, 36.1%
YIQ
132.8, 32.6, -1.7
XYZ
24.46, 23.26, 13.79
CIE Lab
55.34, 10.52, 22.56
CIE Luv
55.34, 27.37, 26.21
Hunter Lab
48.23, 8.97, 15.38
Decimal
10714462

Ancient Pottery in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Behr Ancient Pottery under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Behr Ancient Pottery under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

27°

Red Family

Lightness

50%

Medium

Saturation

27%

Muted

LRV

51.3
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes