REDS

Terra Cotta Clay

#D28275

RGB 210, 130, 117 · HSL 8°, 51%, 64% · CMYK 0, 38, 44, 18

Terra Cotta Clay is #D28275 in HEX — rgb(210, 130, 117), hsl(8°, 51%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 44%, 18%).

Terra Cotta Clay pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 51%, 64%. 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#D28275

RGB210, 130, 117

HSL8°, 51%, 64%

HSV8°, 44%, 82%

CMYK0, 38, 44, 18

Decimal13795957

CSS RGBrgb(210, 130, 117)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 51%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Terra Cotta Clay M200-5

Exact match

Vista Paint

Marble Pink C-56

ΔE 1.3 · #D18277

Dulux

Zanci S06F6

ΔE 1.9 · #D38677

Hallman-Lindsay

Marble Pink 57

ΔE 2.2 · #D28279

PPG

Freckles 1191-5

ΔE 3.1 · #D78775

Valspar

Amber Rose 2003-3B

ΔE 3.3 · #DB8478

Benjamin Moore

Tropical CSP-1115

ΔE 3.5 · #D2816E

Kilz

Baked Terra Cotta TB-94

ΔE 4.1 · #CF8571

Dunn-Edwards

Cinnamon Stick DE5151

ΔE 4.3 · #D2806C

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 5.3 · #C57B67

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 6.2 · #CD746D

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Clay SW9005

ΔE 6.2 · #BF796E

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 7.7 · #DF8686

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.3 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 11.5 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 12.7 · #C27654

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

#D28275

#74C6D2

Analogous

#D27497

#D28275

#D2B074

Triadic

#D28275

#74D281

#8174D2

Split-Complementary

#D28275

#74D2B0

#7497D2

Tetradic

#D28275

#97D274

#74C6D2

#B074D2

Monochromatic

#83362A

#BD4E3D

#D28275

#E5B5AE

#F8EAE8

Rectangle

#D28275

#C6D274

#74C6D2

#8174D2

Compound

#D28275

#D2B074

#74C6D2

#7497D2

Variations

Lighter

#DB9A90

#E0B6B0

#EAD6D3

Darker

#C55240

#8C3527

#531E16

Saturation

#B19995

#D28174

#E9705E

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

2.92:1

Fail

vs Black

7.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D28275

#ACA273

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D28275

#949477

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D28275

#D18288

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Terra Cotta Clay 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

#DD8E73

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D28275

Daylight 5500K

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

#CA9397

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#58B0BD

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: #D28275;

CSS — background

background-color: #D28275;

CSS Variable

--color-terra-cotta-clay: #D28275;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'terra-cotta-clay': '#D28275' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D28275] text-[#D28275]

SCSS

$terra-cotta-clay: #D28275;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D28275?

#D28275 is Terra Cotta Clay, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D28275 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Terra Cotta Clay?

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

What colors pair well with Terra Cotta Clay?

Terra Cotta Clay 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 Terra Cotta Clay?

You can download Terra Cotta Clay 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 Clay?

The hex code is #D28275. In RGB it's 210, 130, 117, and in HSL it's 8°, 51%, 64%.

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