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Benjamin Moore Southwest Pottery 048

Southwest Pottery

Benjamin Moore

048

About Southwest Pottery by Benjamin Moore

Southwest Pottery 048 by Benjamin Moore is a dark warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 16% and hue near 8° for steady results across rooms. Bold pick for accents, dining rooms, or small cozy spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 15.5%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #975f57

RGB: 151, 95, 87

Hue

Saturation27%

Lightness47%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Southwest Pottery from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Southwest Pottery looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Southwest Pottery 048 a warm or cool color?
Southwest Pottery by Benjamin Moore is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Southwest Pottery?
Southwest Pottery sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 8°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Southwest Pottery?
Brightness is about 16%. Saturation is around 27%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 47%. Hue is close to 8°. The hex value is #975f57. The RGB value is 151, 95, 87.
Is Southwest Pottery better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Southwest Pottery has brightness around 16%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Southwest Pottery?
You can match Southwest Pottery with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Southwest Pottery work best in a home?
Southwest Pottery works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Southwest Pottery compare to a pure white paint?
Southwest Pottery is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Southwest Pottery in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Southwest Pottery in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Southwest Pottery. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Southwest Pottery. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.