REDS

Terra Cotta Sun

#9C675F

RGB 156, 103, 95 · HSL 8°, 24%, 49% · CMYK 0, 34, 39, 39

Terra Cotta Sun is #9C675F in HEX — rgb(156, 103, 95), hsl(8°, 24%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 39%, 39%).

Terra Cotta Sun pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 24%, 49%. 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#9C675F

RGB156, 103, 95

HSL8°, 24%, 49%

HSV8°, 39%, 61%

CMYK0, 34, 39, 39

Decimal10250079

CSS RGBrgb(156, 103, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 24%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Discretion S06D7

ΔE 2.3 · #9E6C62

Hallman-Lindsay

Corazon 73

ΔE 2.8 · #9D6663

Behr

Chutney Brown 210F-6

ΔE 2.8 · #A36861

Benjamin Moore

Southwest 048

ΔE 2.9 · #986058

Vista Paint

Corazon C-72

ΔE 3 · #996461

PPG

Canyon Stone 1059-6

ΔE 3 · #93625B

Valspar

Savannah Red 1008-7B

ΔE 3.3 · #A36864

Sherwin-Williams

Reddened Earth SW6053

ΔE 4 · #9C6E63

Dunn-Edwards

Western Red DE6090

ΔE 4.5 · #9B6959

Kilz

Spanish Sherry LA160-02

ΔE 4.9 · #A4726D

Farrow & Ball

Eating Room Red 43

ΔE 10.6 · #8F4E4D

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 11.2 · #7B584C

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 12.5 · #A85953

RAL

Beige Brown 8024

ΔE 14.4 · #79553D

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 16 · #8C4D35

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 16.1 · #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

#9C675F

#5F939B

Analogous

#9B5F75

#9C675F

#9B855F

Triadic

#9C675F

#5F9B67

#675F9B

Split-Complementary

#9C675F

#5F9B85

#5F759B

Tetradic

#9C675F

#759B5F

#5F939B

#855F9B

Monochromatic

#3C2825

#6C4742

#9C675F

#B9938D

#D6C0BD

Rectangle

#9C675F

#939B5F

#5F939B

#675F9B

Compound

#9C675F

#9B855F

#5F939B

#5F759B

Variations

Lighter

#B0857E

#C1A5A1

#D9CCCA

Darker

#7D514B

#573733

#33201D

Saturation

#867674

#9B675F

#CA442F

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

4.65:1

vs Black

4.52:1

Deuteranopia

#9C675F

#827C5E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9C675F

#727260

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9C675F

#9B676B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Terra Cotta Sun 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

#B47A62

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9C675F

Daylight 5500K

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

#A27F87

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#507E85

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: #9C675F;

CSS — background

background-color: #9C675F;

CSS Variable

--color-terra-cotta-sun: #9C675F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'terra-cotta-sun': '#9C675F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9C675F] text-[#9C675F]

SCSS

$terra-cotta-sun: #9C675F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9C675F?

#9C675F is Terra Cotta Sun, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #9C675F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Terra Cotta Sun?

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

What colors pair well with Terra Cotta Sun?

Terra Cotta Sun 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 Terra Cotta Sun?

You can download Terra Cotta Sun 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 Sun?

The hex code is #9C675F. In RGB it's 156, 103, 95, and in HSL it's 8°, 24%, 49%.

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