REDS

Deep Terra Cotta

#8B483D

RGB 139, 72, 61 · HSL 8°, 39%, 39% · CMYK 0, 48, 56, 45

Deep Terra Cotta is #8B483D in HEX — rgb(139, 72, 61), hsl(8°, 39%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 48%, 56%, 45%).

Deep Terra Cotta pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 39%, 39%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#8B483D

RGB139, 72, 61

HSL8°, 39%, 39%

HSV8°, 56%, 55%

CMYK0, 48, 56, 45

Decimal9127997

CSS RGBrgb(139, 72, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 39%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Red Clay 16-32

ΔE 1.3 · #89483E

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2005-20

ΔE 2.2 · #8B463F

Valspar

Decadent Red 2002-5A

ΔE 2.6 · #904C44

Behr

Spiced Red QE-14

ΔE 2.8 · #874A3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Outrageous 122

ΔE 3.1 · #824438

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Cola DEA156

ΔE 3.9 · #894C3B

Vista Paint

Parlor Rose C-59

ΔE 4.2 · #873F39

Sherwin-Williams

Flower Pot SW6334

ΔE 4.4 · #8F4438

Kilz

Raw Clay LB100-02

ΔE 4.5 · #843D34

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 4.7 · #864633

Dulux

Totem Pole S08D8

ΔE 5 · #8A4935

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 7.1 · #8F4E4D

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 7.1 · #8C4D35

RAL

Pearl Copper 8029

ΔE 8.5 · #763C28

Dutch Boy

Caramel Brown D-6783

ΔE 9.8 · #8D5033

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 10.6 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#8B483D

#3D808A

Analogous

#8A3D59

#8B483D

#8A6E3D

Triadic

#8B483D

#3D8A47

#473D8A

Split-Complementary

#8B483D

#3D8A6E

#3D598A

Tetradic

#8B483D

#598A3D

#3D808A

#6E3D8A

Monochromatic

#20100E

#552C25

#8B483D

#B7685C

#CF9991

Rectangle

#8B483D

#808A3D

#3D808A

#473D8A

Compound

#8B483D

#8A6E3D

#3D808A

#3D598A

Variations

Lighter

#B35F52

#C18B83

#D7BEBA

Darker

#70382F

#4E251F

#2E1512

Saturation

#6F5B58

#8A473D

#A9311E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.79:1

vs Black

3.09:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8B483D

#6C653B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8B483D

#58583F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8B483D

#8A494E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Deep Terra Cotta carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#A86349

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8B483D

Daylight 5500K

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

#95686D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#396971

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: #8B483D;

CSS — background

background-color: #8B483D;

CSS Variable

--color-deep-terra-cotta: #8B483D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deep-terra-cotta': '#8B483D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8B483D] text-[#8B483D]

SCSS

$deep-terra-cotta: #8B483D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B483D?

#8B483D is Deep Terra Cotta, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #8B483D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deep Terra Cotta?

Deep Terra Cotta works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Deep Terra Cotta?

Deep Terra Cotta pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Deep Terra Cotta?

You can download Deep 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 Deep Terra Cotta?

The hex code is #8B483D. In RGB it's 139, 72, 61, and in HSL it's 8°, 39%, 39%.

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