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.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2085-20

Collection

Color Preview

Pottery Red 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 Pottery Red under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

356°

Red Family

Lightness

38%

Dark

Saturation

36%

Moderate

LRV

9.8
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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
#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

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