Benjamin Moore Southwest Pottery: A Complete Color Review

Looking for the perfect soft red paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Benjamin Moore Southwest Pottery and if it might be right for your home!

Warm, earthy colors are a great option if you're looking for something neutral-ish with a pop of subtle color. They make a room feel grounded and welcoming.

I like how these deeper neutrals quietly stand out. They don’t scream for attention, but they do make a space feel put-together and intentional.

If you’ve been curious about adding a little spice to your space, Southwest Pottery might be the color to try. Its reddish-brown vibe adds depth without feeling too bold or trendy.

Let’s take a closer look.

Southwest Pottery, Benjamin Moore, 048

Southwest Pottery is a soft red-brown that may remind you of clay. It adds some warmth and subtle color to a room, perfect for use as an accent color.

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Color Family

Southwest Pottery is in the red family.

Light Reflectance Value

17

Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.

With an LRV of 17, Southwest Pottery is one of the darkest mid-toned paint colors.

Southwest Pottery will hold its color but may still change slightly in various lighting due to its undertones.

RGB Colors

R: 151 G: 95 B: 87

RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!

Hex Code

#975F57

Undertones

Southwest Pottery is a red paint color with brown undertones, which gives it that earthy, cozy feel.

In a south-facing room with lots of sunlight, it tends to look warmer, a little brighter, and richer overall.

But in a north-facing room where natural light is limited, Southwest Pottery can read deeper, slightly less warm, and a bit more muted.

I always say this, but swatching is a must. Light changes everything. What looks warm and inviting during the day might feel heavier at night.

Best uses

Soft, darker colors like Southwest Pottery are perfect for adding subtle color to your space.

You can use Southwest Pottery for small pops of color that make a statement or go all out with color drenching — where you paint the walls, ceiling, and trim all in the same shade.

Southwest Pottery is also a great choice for:

• Exterior doors
• Furniture
• Lower cabinets or a kitchen island
• Creating a focal point, such as a fireplace
• Built-ins
• Shutters
• Bathrooms
• Foyers
• Other small rooms

Similar Colors

• Benjamin Moore Giant Sequoia
• Behr Red Potato
• Sherwin Williams Bold Brick
• Benjamin Moore Brindle
• Behr Terra Cotta Urn
• Sherwin Williams Toile Red
• Benjamin Moore Salmon Stream

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Coordinating Colors

Southwest Pottery pairs well with many other colors, including warm neutrals (soft whites, off-whites, beiges, tans, browns, blacks), earthy tones (blues and greens), and other warm colors (golds, yellows, and pinks).

Golden yellow-greens:

• Egyptian Sand
• Acorn Squash
• Fresh Olive
• Millington Gold
• Renaissance Gold

Creamy off-whites:

• Marble White
• Royal Silk
• Spanish White
• Seashell
• Timid White

Warm neutrals:

• Carrington Beige
• Delaware Putty
• Cream Fleece
• Cayman Islands
• Berber White

Trim Colors

As a warm paint color, Southwest Pottery pairs well with soft white paint colors for trim:

Soft white trim colors:

• Sherwin Williams Alabaster
• Benjamin Moore White Dove
• Behr Cameo White

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FAQS

Here are some frequently asked questions about Southwest Pottery.

What color trim goes with Southwest Pottery?

As a warm paint color, BM Southwest Pottery pairs well with soft white paint colors for trim.

Try BM White Dove, SW Alabaster, or Behr Cameo White.

Does Southwest Pottery go with Silhouette?

Yes, Southwest Pottery pairs well with Silhouette, which was named Benjamin Moore's 2026 Color of the Year.

Swatch the two together in your home and see what you think! These two would pair nicely together in a living room, den, home office, or bedroom.

Where to use BM Southwest Pottery?

BM Southwest Pottery is a great way to add subtle color to a space.

Use it for exterior doors, furniture, lower cabinets or a kitchen island, a fireplace, built-ins, shutters, or color drench an entire room with it, such as a bathroom, foyer, or other small room.

What's the difference: BM Southwest Pottery vs Giant Sequoia?

Benjamin Moore Southwest Pottery vs Giant Sequoia are similar dusty red paint colors.

However, Southwest Pottery is slightly lighter, more muted, and more red, whereas Giant Sequoia is a bit darker, more saturated, and more orange.

If you’re torn between the two, try swatching them side by side to see which one feels right in your space.

What is the hex code for BM Southwest Pottery?

The hex code for BM Southwest Pottery is #975F57. This is helpful to have on hand if you're trying to match the color for any digital projects.

What's the difference: BM Southwest Pottery vs SW Bold Brick?

BM Southwest Pottery and SW Bold Brick share many similarities; however, no two paint colors are exactly alike.

Southwest Pottery is slightly lighter and more muted, whereas Bold Brick is a bit darker and more saturated.

Thanks for reading!