BROWNS

Terra Cotta

#864326

RGB 134, 67, 38 · HSL 18°, 56%, 34% · CMYK 0, 50, 72, 47

Terra Cotta is #864326 in HEX — rgb(134, 67, 38), hsl(18°, 56%, 34%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 72%, 47%).

Terra Cotta pulls into the rich end of the browns spectrum — HSL 18°, 56%, 34%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents — for warmth and weight. Reads best alongside cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black.

Color Codes

HEX#864326

RGB134, 67, 38

HSL18°, 56%, 34%

HSV18°, 72%, 53%

CMYK0, 50, 72, 47

Decimal8799014

CSS RGBrgb(134, 67, 38)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 56%, 34%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Terra Cotta 7472

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Toasted 2174-10

ΔE 4.1 · #89452F

Dulux

Copper Puzzle S07E9

ΔE 4.7 · #803B26

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 5.4 · #8E402A

Sherwin-Williams

Cajun Red SW0008

ΔE 5.6 · #8D422F

Behr

Chestnut Stallion 240D-7

ΔE 6 · #8E4520

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 6 · #8C4D35

Vista Paint

April Love C-1060

ΔE 6.4 · #893E2D

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 6.7 · #864633

Kilz

Autumn Abundance LC100-02

ΔE 7.3 · #8E5335

Hallman-Lindsay

Remaining Embers 53

ΔE 7.8 · #8A4C38

PPG

Burled Redwood 1067-7

ΔE 7.9 · #8F4C3A

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Cola DEA156

ΔE 9.5 · #894C3B

Valspar

Autumn Russet 2009-6

ΔE 10.5 · #945642

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 13.3 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 14 · #A15A4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#864326

#266A87

Analogous

#87263A

#864326

#877426

Triadic

#864326

#268743

#432687

Split-Complementary

#864326

#268774

#263A87

Tetradic

#864326

#3A8726

#266A87

#742687

Monochromatic

#140A06

#4C2615

#864326

#C36137

#D78F70

Rectangle

#864326

#6A8726

#266A87

#432687

Compound

#864326

#877426

#266A87

#263A87

Variations

Lighter

#BC5D35

#CA876A

#DBBBAD

Darker

#6E351D

#4D2412

#2E150A

Saturation

#655148

#874326

#9A3C13

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, libraries, dens

Best Uses

trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents

Pairs With

cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.38:1

AAA

vs Black

2.84:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#864326

#695F22

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#864326

#53532B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#864326

#854248

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Terra Cotta grounds a scheme — it gives the eye a place to rest and frames brighter colors around it. Use it on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, and structural wood elements; for walls it works in libraries and dens that want gravity.

SymbolismStability, comfort, tradition

PersonalityReliable, warm, considered

earthywarmlibrarytrimcabinetrygrounded

How it looks under different light

#A45F38

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#864326

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#91645C

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#27586D

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #864326;

CSS — background

background-color: #864326;

CSS Variable

--color-terra-cotta: #864326;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'terra-cotta': '#864326' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#864326] text-[#864326]

SCSS

$terra-cotta: #864326;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #864326?

#864326 is Terra Cotta, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #864326 warm or cool?

Terra Cotta reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Terra Cotta?

Terra Cotta works well in living rooms, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.

What colors pair well with Terra Cotta?

Terra Cotta pairs naturally with cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Terra Cotta?

You can download Terra Cotta on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Terra Cotta?

The hex code is #864326. In RGB it's 134, 67, 38, and in HSL it's 18°, 56%, 34%.

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