Potters Clay vs Temptation paint color comparison

Potters Clay vs Temptation

Potters ClayBenjamin MoorevsTemptationBenjamin MooreΔE 39.7 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Potters Clay reads as beige, while Temptation reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 28 vs 11, Potters Clay will read as the brighter of the two — a 18-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Potters Clay's red character against Temptation's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 39.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Potters Clay
Benjamin Moore · 1221
LRV28.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1221
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Temptation
Benjamin Moore · 1609
LRV10.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1609
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Potters Clay vs Temptation Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Potters Clay on one side and Temptation on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.