REDS

Terracotta Red Brown

#976A66

RGB 151, 106, 102 · HSL 5°, 19%, 50% · CMYK 0, 30, 32, 41

Terracotta Red Brown is #976A66 in HEX — rgb(151, 106, 102), hsl(5°, 19%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 32%, 41%).

Terracotta Red Brown pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 19%, 50%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#976A66

RGB151, 106, 102

HSL5°, 19%, 50%

HSV5°, 32%, 59%

CMYK0, 30, 32, 41

Decimal9923174

CSS RGBrgb(151, 106, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 19%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Clay Ridge 1053-6

ΔE 0.9 · #956A66

Benjamin Moore

Somerville HC-62

ΔE 2 · #9B6E6C

Dulux

Terra Rose S04D7

ΔE 3.2 · #9E6A66

Behr

Autumn Russet MQ1-17

ΔE 3.3 · #A1716D

Vista Paint

Roseland C-1325

ΔE 3.4 · #926566

Hallman-Lindsay

Roseland historic-roseland

ΔE 3.4 · #926566

Sherwin-Williams

Rose Brocade SW0004

ΔE 3.6 · #996C6E

Kilz

Spanish Sherry LA160-02

ΔE 4.2 · #A4726D

Valspar

Fruitwood 1006-7B

ΔE 4.6 · #926C6D

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Garnet DE6027

ΔE 5 · #8E5E5E

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 10.3 · #7B584C

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 11.1 · #A0837F

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 11.7 · #856A73

RAL

Pale Brown 8025

ΔE 14.5 · #755C48

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 14.6 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 18.2 · #7D5436

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#976A66

#679498

Analogous

#98677B

#976A66

#988467

Triadic

#976A66

#67986B

#6B6798

Split-Complementary

#976A66

#679884

#677B98

Tetradic

#976A66

#7B9867

#679498

#846798

Monochromatic

#3D2B29

#6A4B48

#976A66

#B79895

#D6C4C2

Rectangle

#976A66

#949867

#679498

#6B6798

Compound

#976A66

#988467

#679498

#677B98

Variations

Lighter

#AC8986

#BFA8A6

#D8CDCC

Darker

#7A5552

#553A37

#322120

Saturation

#877978

#986B67

#CB4034

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

4.60:1

vs Black

4.57:1

Deuteranopia

#976A66

#807B65

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#976A66

#737367

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#976A66

#966B6D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Terracotta Red Brown 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

#B17C68

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#976A66

Daylight 5500K

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

#9E818C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#518387

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #976A66;

CSS — background

background-color: #976A66;

CSS Variable

--color-terracotta-red-brown: #976A66;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'terracotta-red-brown': '#976A66' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#976A66] text-[#976A66]

SCSS

$terracotta-red-brown: #976A66;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #976A66?

#976A66 is Terracotta Red Brown, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #976A66 warm or cool?

Terracotta Red Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Terracotta Red Brown?

Terracotta Red Brown works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Terracotta Red Brown?

Terracotta Red Brown 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 Terracotta Red Brown?

You can download Terracotta Red Brown 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 Terracotta Red Brown?

The hex code is #976A66. In RGB it's 151, 106, 102, and in HSL it's 5°, 19%, 50%.

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