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Benjamin Moore Potters Clay
1221 · #B98766 · LRV ~28.6
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Capuccino (~98% proximity)Potters Clay (1221) is a dark brown from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 28.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Capuccino (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Potters Clay in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
28.6 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
1221
HEX
#B98766
RGB
185, 135, 102
HSL
24°, 37%, 56%
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Potters Clay FAQ
What is the LRV of Potters Clay?
Potters Clay has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 28.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Potters Clay in other brands?
Glidden: Capuccino (PPG16-04), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Nobody But Ben (P083), ~98% proximity; PPG: Fire Dust (PPG1081-5), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Oak Creek (SW 7718), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Foxtail (DEC707), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tatami Tan (HGSW6116), ~92% proximity; Behr: Burnt Toffee (S230-6), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Marmelo (No. 316), ~81% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Potters Clay?
The HEX code of Potters Clay (1221) is #B98766, RGB 185, 135, 102. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.