Clay Pot
We've categorized Clay Pot as a genuinely dark paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#9A4A33
LRV
12.01
Clay Pot in Real Rooms
Clay Pot has a low LRV of 12.01 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
1 Bathroom Photo
Using Clay Pot on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.
Clay Pot — traditional bathroom
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1 Front Door Photo
There's a psychological sense of "arrival" when you step up to a door painted in Clay Pot. It feels solid, grounded, and permanent, giving both residents and guests a sense of stability as they cross the threshold.
modern luxury front door featuring Clay Pot by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Home Office Photo
A home office in Clay Pot strikes the perfect balance between focused and inviting. The color grounds the room without feeling corporate, and its depth gives the space a sense of purpose. Pair with dark wood furniture to make long working hours feel more comfortable.
Sherwin-Williams Clay Pot in a industrial home office
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1 Bedroom Photo
Clay Pot creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.
A cozy bedroom painted in Clay Pot
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1 Dining Room Photo
The best dining room colors look different lit by daylight versus candlelight, and Clay Pot is one of them. It holds the room's warmth in the evening in a way that makes dinner feel like an occasion even when it's just a casual weeknight.
Clay Pot paint in a art deco dining room
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1 Mudroom Photo
In a mudroom, Clay Pot provides a clean "reset" as you enter the home. It's a palette cleanser that helps you leave the stress of the outside world at the door, creating a transition zone that is both functional and beautiful.
Clay Pot paint in a industrial mudroom
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1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Clay Pot creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
A contemporary living room painted in Clay Pot
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1 Kitchen Photo
Clay Pot is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Clay Pot — earthy kitchen
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1 Patio Photo
For outdoor kitchens or bars, Clay Pot provides a professional, "indoor" level of sophistication. It bridges the gap between the comfort of the house and the ruggedness of the outdoors, making the patio feel like a true extension of the living space.
boho patio featuring Clay Pot by Sherwin-Williams
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1 House Photo
The way Clay Pot interacts with exterior lighting—like sconces or path lights—is dramatic. At night, the house takes on a protective, fortress-like quality that feels incredibly secure and welcoming to those returning home.
Clay Pot color — maximalist house inspiration
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Coordinating Colors
A 6-point LRV gap (12 vs 6) makes Clay Pot the marginally brighter of the two.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 12 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 14 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 12 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 12 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 3-point LRV gap (12 vs 9) makes Clay Pot the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 53 vs 12, Niebla Azul is decisively the brighter choice.
Silver Lake reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 12), opening up a space where Clay Pot encloses it.
Glass Bead reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 12), opening up a space where Clay Pot encloses it.
At LRV 29 vs 12, Morning at Sea is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (12 vs 6) makes Clay Pot the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
Baked Clay reflects far more light (LRV 26 vs 12), opening up a space where Clay Pot encloses it.
At LRV 27 vs 12, Chrysanthemum is decisively the brighter choice.
Copper Mountain reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
A 5-point LRV gap (12 vs 7) makes Clay Pot the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (12 vs 8) makes Clay Pot the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (12 vs 6) makes Clay Pot the marginally brighter of the two.