Benjamin Moore

Potters Clay

1221 / CC-360

Potters Clay is a terracotta orange from Benjamin Moore with strong earthy undertones rooted in warm red-brown tones. At an LRV of 28.25, it absorbs a considerable amount of light, giving it a rich, substantial presence on walls. It suits Mediterranean, rustic, and bohemian interiors and reads well in dining rooms, entryways, and spaces with natural materials.

The orange cast is most pronounced in warm lighting, while cooler light pulls out the brown base. Pair it with Benjamin Moore's White Dove or Simply White for relief, and use Hale Navy or Hawthorne Yellow as complementary or analogous accents.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1221 / CC-360

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics, Woodluxe Exterior Wood Stain Colors

Potters Clay 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 Benjamin Moore Potters Clay under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Potters Clay under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

24°

Red Family

Lightness

56%

Medium

Saturation

37%

Moderate

LRV

28.3
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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 →

Color Codes

HEX
#B98766
RGB Decimal
185, 135, 102
RGB Percent
72.5%, 52.9%, 40.0%
HSL
23.9, 37.2%, 56.3%
HSV
23.9, 44.9%, 72.5%
CMYK
0.0%, 27.0%, 44.9%, 27.5%
YIQ
146.2, 40.4, 0.3
XYZ
31.07, 28.60, 16.45
CIE Lab
60.43, 15.00, 25.25
CIE Luv
60.43, 36.22, 29.02
Hunter Lab
53.48, 13.37, 17.66
Decimal
12158822

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