SW 2917

Sherwin Williams Clay Pot

Sherwin Williams Clay Pot SW 2917 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Clay Pot paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 2917. Find out if this gorgeous warm red paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Clay Pot SW 2917
Color code:SW 2917
Color name:Clay Pot
Brand:Sherwin Williams

Clay Pot for bedroom

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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

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LRV of Clay Pot

Clay Pot SW 2917 has an LRV of 11.69% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color almost reflects very little light.

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 11.69% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Sherwin Williams Clay Pot undertones?

Red is Sherwin Williams Clay Pot undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#9A4A33

RGB code:

154, 74, 51

Is Sherwin Williams Clay Pot SW 2917 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 13° this Red refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 2917 Clay Pot HSL code: 13, 50%, 40%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Red will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Red undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Clay Pot:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Clay Pot SW 2917 vs Spicy Hue SW 6342

Two gorgeous paint colors, but which one is right for you? Our comparison has got you covered.

Sherwin Williams Clay Pot SW 2917 vs Sherwin Williams Spicy Hue SW 6342Sherwin Williams Clay Pot SW 2917
LRV: 11.69%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 12.05%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Clay Pot SW 2917 vs Antique Red SW 7587

Unsure what shade is the better choice for your design? We've highlighted the differences of these two colors to help you determine which one will best suit your space.

Sherwin Williams Clay Pot SW 2917 vs Sherwin Williams Antique Red SW 7587Sherwin Williams Clay Pot SW 2917
LRV: 11.69%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 11.89%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#9a4a33copy color code
RGB Decimal154, 74, 51copy color code
RGB Percent60.39%, 29.02%, 20.00%copy color code
HSVHue: 13° Saturation: 66.88% Value: 60.39%copy color code
HSLhsl(13, 50, 40)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 51.95 Yellow: 66.88 Key: 39.61copy color code
YIQY: 95.298 I: 55.063 Q: 9.765copy color code
XYZX: 16.374 Y: 12.009 Z: 4.587copy color code
CIE LabL:41.23 a:31.533 b:29.082copy color code
CIE LuvL:41.23 u:60.919 v:24.48copy color code
Decimal10111539copy color code
Hunter lab34.653, 23.7, 16.41copy color code
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