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Tense Terracotta

#A35732

RGB 163, 87, 50 · HSL 20°, 53%, 42% · CMYK 0, 47, 69, 36

Tense Terracotta is #A35732 in HEX — rgb(163, 87, 50), hsl(20°, 53%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 69%, 36%).

Tense Terracotta pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 53%, 42%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#A35732

RGB163, 87, 50

HSL20°, 53%, 42%

HSV20°, 69%, 64%

CMYK0, 47, 69, 36

Decimal10704690

CSS RGBrgb(163, 87, 50)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 53%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Warmth S09G9

ΔE 2.4 · #9F512D

Sherwin-Williams

Earthen Jug SW7703

ΔE 2.9 · #A85E39

PPG

Fragrant Cloves 1199-7

ΔE 3.1 · #AC5E3A

Benjamin Moore

Aztec 2175-10

ΔE 3.3 · #A75431

Hallman-Lindsay

Pretty Parasol 1039

ΔE 4.3 · #AC5D3E

Behr

Copper Mountain 260D-7

ΔE 4.4 · #A65F33

Vista Paint

Pretty Parasol C-1038

ΔE 4.6 · #AA5F3F

Dutch Boy

Hamburger VS-9801

ΔE 5.5 · #9F5224

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 5.6 · #A65E2E

Dunn-Edwards

Georgia Clay DE5181

ΔE 6.3 · #B06144

Colorhouse

Wood .02 Wood-02

ΔE 7.3 · #B2683A

Valspar

Cinnamon Cake 3010-6

ΔE 7.4 · #A96245

Kilz

Scorching Hot LB120-02

ΔE 7.6 · #B05C44

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 9 · #BA5B3A

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 14.6 · #A15A4D

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 16 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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 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

#A35732

#327EA4

Analogous

#A43245

#A35732

#A49132

Triadic

#A35732

#32A458

#5832A4

Split-Complementary

#A35732

#32A491

#3245A4

Tetradic

#A35732

#45A432

#327EA4

#9132A4

Monochromatic

#2F190E

#693920

#A35732

#CB7E57

#DDAB92

Rectangle

#A35732

#7EA432

#327EA4

#5832A4

Compound

#A35732

#A49132

#327EA4

#3245A4

Variations

Lighter

#C7744A

#CE997E

#DEC5B8

Darker

#854626

#5D2F19

#371B0D

Saturation

#7C655A

#A45832

#BD5019

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.29:1

vs Black

3.97:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A35732

#81762E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A35732

#696938

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A35732

#A2555C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Tense Terracotta reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#BA6E41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A35732

Daylight 5500K

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

#A77365

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.

#326984

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: #A35732;

CSS — background

background-color: #A35732;

CSS Variable

--color-tense-terracotta: #A35732;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tense-terracotta': '#A35732' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A35732] text-[#A35732]

SCSS

$tense-terracotta: #A35732;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A35732?

#A35732 is Tense Terracotta, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A35732 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tense Terracotta?

Tense Terracotta works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Tense Terracotta?

Tense Terracotta pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Tense Terracotta?

You can download Tense Terracotta 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 Tense Terracotta?

The hex code is #A35732. In RGB it's 163, 87, 50, and in HSL it's 20°, 53%, 42%.

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