REDS

Kitchen Terra Cotta

#C0816E

RGB 192, 129, 110 · HSL 14°, 39%, 59% · CMYK 0, 33, 43, 25

Kitchen Terra Cotta is #C0816E in HEX — rgb(192, 129, 110), hsl(14°, 39%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 43%, 25%).

Kitchen Terra Cotta pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 39%, 59%. 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#C0816E

RGB192, 129, 110

HSL14°, 39%, 59%

HSV14°, 43%, 75%

CMYK0, 33, 43, 25

Decimal12616046

CSS RGBrgb(192, 129, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 39%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Adobe S07E5

ΔE 1.7 · #C38573

Vista Paint

Spice Island K-1074

ΔE 1.8 · #C1816B

Benjamin Moore

Savannah 047

ΔE 2.4 · #C28674

Behr

Clay Ground QE-03

ΔE 2.7 · #BC836E

Dunn-Edwards

Secluded Canyon DE5186

ΔE 3.4 · #C6876F

Kilz

Baked Cinnamon LB270-01

ΔE 4.3 · #BD8773

Valspar

Kitchen Terra Cotta 2003-7C

ΔE 4.5 · #BE8874

PPG

Copper Trail 1066-5 · 16-27

ΔE 4.5 · #C18978

Hallman-Lindsay

Autumn's Hill 38

ΔE 4.6 · #BA7A61

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 5.2 · #C1876B

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Clay SW9005

ΔE 5.2 · #BF796E

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 5.4 · #C57B67

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 11.9 · #C27355

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 12.2 · #CD746D

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 12.2 · #C27654

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 14.3 · #DF8686

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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 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

#C0816E

#6EACBF

Analogous

#BF6E83

#C0816E

#BFA96E

Triadic

#C0816E

#6EBF81

#816EBF

Split-Complementary

#C0816E

#6EBFA9

#6E83BF

Tetradic

#C0816E

#83BF6E

#6EACBF

#A96EBF

Monochromatic

#673B2D

#9C5944

#C0816E

#D7AFA3

#EEDDD8

Rectangle

#C0816E

#ACBF6E

#6EACBF

#816EBF

Compound

#C0816E

#BFA96E

#6EACBF

#6E83BF

Variations

Lighter

#CC9A8B

#D5B5AB

#E4D5D0

Darker

#AA5E47

#76402F

#46251B

Saturation

#A3908A

#BF816E

#DF704E

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

3.18:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.61:1

Deuteranopia

#C0816E

#A2996D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C0816E

#8E8E71

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C0816E

#BF8085

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Kitchen Terra Cotta 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

#CF8D6E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C0816E

Daylight 5500K

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

#BD9292

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.

#5696AA

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: #C0816E;

CSS — background

background-color: #C0816E;

CSS Variable

--color-kitchen-terra-cotta: #C0816E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kitchen-terra-cotta': '#C0816E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C0816E] text-[#C0816E]

SCSS

$kitchen-terra-cotta: #C0816E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C0816E?

#C0816E is Kitchen Terra Cotta, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C0816E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kitchen Terra Cotta?

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

What colors pair well with Kitchen Terra Cotta?

Kitchen Terra Cotta 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 Kitchen Terra Cotta?

You can download Kitchen Terra Cotta 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 Kitchen Terra Cotta?

The hex code is #C0816E. In RGB it's 192, 129, 110, and in HSL it's 14°, 39%, 59%.

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