Benjamin Moore

Pottery Red

2085-20

Pottery Red is a deep, warm red from Benjamin Moore that balances berry and terra-cotta tones, with the terra-cotta base preventing it from reading too cool or jewel-toned. Its LRV of 9.82 means it absorbs most ambient light, producing a dense, enveloping effect best applied in dining rooms, accent walls, or smaller spaces where depth is desirable. The low reflectance requires adequate lighting to maintain color clarity.

It pairs with Benjamin Moore's Moroccan Spice and Warm Sienna for tonal consistency, Creamy White or Soft Fern for contrast, and Van Deusen Blue for a balanced complementary combination.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2085-20

Collection

Color Preview

Pottery Red in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Pottery Red under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Pottery Red under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

356°

Red Family

Lightness

38%

Dark

Saturation

36%

Moderate

LRV

9.8

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#853F44

RGB Decimal

133, 63, 68

RGB Percent

52.2%, 24.7%, 26.7%

HSL

355.7, 35.7%, 38.4%

HSV

355.7, 52.6%, 52.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 52.6%, 48.9%, 47.8%

YIQ

84.5, 40.1, 16.3

XYZ

12.49, 8.96, 6.54

CIE Lab

35.91, 30.50, 11.17

CIE Luv

35.91, 47.76, 7.44

Hunter Lab

29.93, 24.47, 6.91

Decimal

8732484

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Pottery Red Dark Crimson Fire Agate Voluptuous

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Pottery Red Cherry Kisses Rita's Rouge Berry Crush

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Pottery Red Bubble Turquoise Dollar Bill Green Hidden Sea Glass

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Pottery Red Log Cabin Mulberry Oregano

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Pottery Red Mulberry Magic Magenta Cosmic Berry

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