REDS

Baked Terra Cotta

#CF8571

RGB 207, 133, 113 · HSL 13°, 49%, 63% · CMYK 0, 36, 45, 19

Baked Terra Cotta is #CF8571 in HEX — rgb(207, 133, 113), hsl(13°, 49%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 45%, 19%).

Baked Terra Cotta pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 49%, 63%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#CF8571

RGB207, 133, 113

HSL13°, 49%, 63%

HSV13°, 45%, 81%

CMYK0, 36, 45, 19

Decimal13600113

CSS RGBrgb(207, 133, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 49%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Baked Terra Cotta TB-94

Exact match

Dulux

Helena Rose S07F5

ΔE 1.5 · #D28872

Behr

Vintage Coral MQ4-32

ΔE 2.1 · #D58876

Benjamin Moore

Peaches 040

ΔE 2.7 · #CC8675

PPG

Freckles 1191-5

ΔE 2.9 · #D78775

Vista Paint

Prairie Island K-1090

ΔE 3.5 · #C57C69

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 3.8 · #C57B67

Dunn-Edwards

Cinnamon Stick DE5151

ΔE 3.9 · #D2806C

Valspar

Terra Earth 2003-5C

ΔE 4.4 · #CE8C79

Hallman-Lindsay

First Lady 1060

ΔE 4.5 · #C47967

Sherwin-Williams

Subdued Sienna SW9009

ΔE 5.2 · #CC896C

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 7.6 · #C1876B

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 9.6 · #CD746D

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 9.7 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 10.3 · #C27654

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 11.5 · #DF8686

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#CF8571

#72BBCF

Analogous

#CF728D

#CF8571

#CFB572

Triadic

#CF8571

#72CF86

#8672CF

Split-Complementary

#CF8571

#72CFB5

#728DCF

Tetradic

#CF8571

#8DCF72

#72BBCF

#B572CF

Monochromatic

#7D3D2B

#B6583E

#CF8571

#E2B7AB

#F6E8E4

Rectangle

#CF8571

#BBCF72

#72BBCF

#8672CF

Compound

#CF8571

#CFB572

#72BBCF

#728DCF

Variations

Lighter

#D99F8F

#DEB9AF

#E9D8D3

Darker

#C25C3F

#883D29

#502316

Saturation

#AF9993

#CF8672

#E7795A

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

2.90:1

Fail

vs Black

7.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CF8571

#ACA26F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CF8571

#959574

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CF8571

#CE848A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Baked 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

#DB9070

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CF8571

Daylight 5500K

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

#C89594

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.

#57A5BA

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: #CF8571;

CSS — background

background-color: #CF8571;

CSS Variable

--color-baked-terra-cotta: #CF8571;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'baked-terra-cotta': '#CF8571' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CF8571] text-[#CF8571]

SCSS

$baked-terra-cotta: #CF8571;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CF8571?

#CF8571 is Baked Terra Cotta, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CF8571 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Baked Terra Cotta?

Baked 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 Baked Terra Cotta?

Baked 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 Baked Terra Cotta?

You can download Baked 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 Baked Terra Cotta?

The hex code is #CF8571. In RGB it's 207, 133, 113, and in HSL it's 13°, 49%, 63%.

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