Benjamin Moore Potters Clay 1221
| Official page: | Potters Clay 1221 |
| Code: | 1221 |
| Name: | Potters Clay |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Potters Clay?
Benjamin Moore 1221 Potters Clay exudes warmth and sophistication with its earthy tones. This rich hue pairs beautifully with colors such as Benjamin Moore 486 Angelic Blue and Benjamin Moore 2136-40 Templeton Gray to create a harmonious color palette. The deep undertones of Benjamin Moore 1221 Potters Clay add depth and elegance to any space. Whether used as an accent color or as a main feature, this versatile shade brings a sense of timeless charm to a room. Experiment with different textures and finishes to enhance the beauty of Benjamin Moore 1221 Potters Clay in your interior design.
Potters Clay for bedroom
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Potters Clay for living room (7 photos)
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Benjamin Moore 1221 for bathroom (2 photos)
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Benjamin Moore 1221 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
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Benjamin Moore Potters Clay reviews (9 photos)
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What are Benjamin Moore Potters Clay undertones?
Potters Clay has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#B98766
RGB code:
185, 135, 102
Is Benjamin Moore Potters Clay 1221 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 24° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.
1221 Potters Clay HSL code: 24, 37%, 56%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Potters Clay
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Red shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Potters Clay:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Potters Clay with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 204, such as Benjamin Moore Blue Lace and Nimbus Gray.
LRV of Potters Clay
Potters Clay has an LRV of 28.25% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 28.25%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #B98766 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 185, 135, 102 | |
| RGB Percent | 72.55%, 52.94%, 40.00% | |
| HSV | Hue: 24° Saturation: 44.86% Value: 72.55% | |
| HSL | hsl(24, 37, 56) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 27.03 Yellow: 44.86 Key: 27.45 | |
| YIQ | Y: 146.188 I: 40.399 Q: 0.307 | |
| XYZ | X: 31.071 Y: 28.604 Z: 16.451 | |
| CIE Lab | L:60.43 a:14.995 b:25.253 | |
| CIE Luv | L:60.43 u:36.218 v:29.027 | |
| Decimal | 12158822 | |
| Hunter Lab | 53.482, 10.107, 19.2 | |
Benjamin Moore 1221 Potters Clay
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