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Terrazzo Tan

#BE8973

RGB 190, 137, 115 · HSL 18°, 37%, 60% · CMYK 0, 28, 39, 25

Terrazzo Tan is #BE8973 in HEX — rgb(190, 137, 115), hsl(18°, 37%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 39%, 25%).

Terrazzo Tan pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 37%, 60%. 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#BE8973

RGB190, 137, 115

HSL18°, 37%, 60%

HSV18°, 39%, 75%

CMYK0, 28, 39, 25

Decimal12487027

CSS RGBrgb(190, 137, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 37%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Terrazzo Tan 1068-5

Exact match

Valspar

Kitchen Terra Cotta 2003-7C

ΔE 1.1 · #BE8874

Kilz

Baked Cinnamon LB270-01

ΔE 1.2 · #BD8773

Benjamin Moore

Mexican 1194

ΔE 1.8 · #C28973

Dulux

Red Gravel S08E6

ΔE 2 · #B8846E

Behr

Ginger Rose PPU2-9

ΔE 2.2 · #BE8775

Dunn-Edwards

Foxtail DEC707

ΔE 2.7 · #BC896E

Hallman-Lindsay

Money Tree 37

ΔE 4.1 · #C9937A

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 4.4 · #C1876B

Vista Paint

Simmering Ridge C-49

ΔE 4.4 · #CA9280

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Rose SW0034

ΔE 5.1 · #C08F80

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 9.2 · #A58369

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 10.1 · #C57B67

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 11.4 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 14.5 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 14.5 · #C49C6D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#BE8973

#73A8BF

Analogous

#BF7382

#BE8973

#BFB073

Triadic

#BE8973

#73BF8A

#8A73BF

Split-Complementary

#BE8973

#73BFB0

#7382BF

Tetradic

#BE8973

#82BF73

#73A8BF

#B073BF

Monochromatic

#694130

#9D6248

#BE8973

#D7B6A8

#EFE2DC

Rectangle

#BE8973

#A8BF73

#73A8BF

#8A73BF

Compound

#BE8973

#BFB073

#73A8BF

#7382BF

Variations

Lighter

#CCA18F

#D5BAAF

#E5D8D2

Darker

#AA674B

#764632

#46291C

Saturation

#A4948E

#BF8A73

#DF7D53

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

2.99:1

Fail

vs Black

7.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BE8973

#A59C72

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BE8973

#949476

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BE8973

#BE878C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Terrazzo Tan 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

#CE9371

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BE8973

Daylight 5500K

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

#BB9896

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.

#5B92A9

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: #BE8973;

CSS — background

background-color: #BE8973;

CSS Variable

--color-terrazzo-tan: #BE8973;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'terrazzo-tan': '#BE8973' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BE8973] text-[#BE8973]

SCSS

$terrazzo-tan: #BE8973;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BE8973?

#BE8973 is Terrazzo Tan, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BE8973 warm or cool?

Terrazzo Tan reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Terrazzo Tan?

Terrazzo Tan 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 Terrazzo Tan?

Terrazzo Tan 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 Terrazzo Tan?

You can download Terrazzo Tan 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 Terrazzo Tan?

The hex code is #BE8973. In RGB it's 190, 137, 115, and in HSL it's 18°, 37%, 60%.

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