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Terra Cotta Trail

#B28063

RGB 178, 128, 99 · HSL 22°, 34%, 54% · CMYK 0, 28, 44, 30

Terra Cotta Trail is #B28063 in HEX — rgb(178, 128, 99), hsl(22°, 34%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 44%, 30%).

Terra Cotta Trail pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 34%, 54%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#B28063

RGB178, 128, 99

HSL22°, 34%, 54%

HSV22°, 44%, 70%

CMYK0, 28, 44, 30

Decimal11698275

CSS RGBrgb(178, 128, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 34%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Terra Cotta Trail 2005-7B

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Copper AC-12

ΔE 1.1 · #B27E61

PPG

Capuccino 16-04

ΔE 2.4 · #B78565

Vista Paint

Brighton Beach K-1066

ΔE 2.5 · #B58669

Dunn-Edwards

Foxtail DEC707

ΔE 3.8 · #BC896E

Sherwin-Williams

Spiced Cider SW7702

ΔE 3.8 · #B0785C

Behr

Syrup MQ2-2

ΔE 3.9 · #AF8565

Dulux

Red Gravel S08E6

ΔE 4.3 · #B8846E

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 4.8 · #C1876B

Kilz

Brown Bag LC280-01

ΔE 4.8 · #A47A5A

Hallman-Lindsay

Skinny Dip 156

ΔE 4.8 · #B58A6E

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 7.7 · #A58369

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 11 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 11 · #C57B67

Colorhouse

Clay .03 Clay-03

ΔE 11.8 · #A16941

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 13.3 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#B28063

#6294B2

Analogous

#B2626C

#B28063

#B2A762

Triadic

#B28063

#62B27F

#7F62B2

Split-Complementary

#B28063

#62B2A7

#626CB2

Tetradic

#B28063

#6CB262

#6294B2

#A762B2

Monochromatic

#523828

#855A42

#B28063

#CBA995

#E4D3C8

Rectangle

#B28063

#94B262

#6294B2

#7F62B2

Compound

#B28063

#B2A762

#6294B2

#626CB2

Variations

Lighter

#C19981

#CDB3A4

#E0D3CC

Darker

#956447

#68442F

#3D271B

Saturation

#96877E

#B27F62

#D8753B

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

3.41:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.16:1

Deuteranopia

#B28063

#9B9262

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B28063

#8A8A67

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B28063

#B27D82

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Terra Cotta Trail 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

#C58D65

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B28063

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2928A

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.

#537E97

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: #B28063;

CSS — background

background-color: #B28063;

CSS Variable

--color-terra-cotta-trail: #B28063;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'terra-cotta-trail': '#B28063' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B28063] text-[#B28063]

SCSS

$terra-cotta-trail: #B28063;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B28063?

#B28063 is Terra Cotta Trail, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B28063 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Terra Cotta Trail?

Terra Cotta Trail 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 Terra Cotta Trail?

Terra Cotta Trail 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 Terra Cotta Trail?

You can download Terra Cotta Trail 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 Trail?

The hex code is #B28063. In RGB it's 178, 128, 99, and in HSL it's 22°, 34%, 54%.

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