REDS

Timeless Terra Cotta

#D2866D

RGB 210, 134, 109 · HSL 15°, 53%, 63% · CMYK 0, 36, 48, 18

Timeless Terra Cotta is #D2866D in HEX — rgb(210, 134, 109), hsl(15°, 53%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 36%, 48%, 18%).

Timeless Terra Cotta pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 15°, 53%, 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#D2866D

RGB210, 134, 109

HSL15°, 53%, 63%

HSV15°, 48%, 82%

CMYK0, 36, 48, 18

Decimal13796973

CSS RGBrgb(210, 134, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 53%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Timeless Terra Cotta LB130-02

Exact match

Dulux

Helena Rose S07F5

ΔE 2.2 · #D28872

Behr

Candied Yams (m210-5) M210-5

ΔE 2.4 · #D98C74

Dunn-Edwards

Bronzed Orange DE5179

ΔE 3.1 · #D78A6C

Benjamin Moore

Tropical CSP-1115

ΔE 3.6 · #D2816E

PPG

Wright Pottery Red FLLW539

ΔE 3.9 · #D78775

Sherwin-Williams

Subdued Sienna SW9009

ΔE 4.1 · #CC896C

Valspar

Sweetly Singing 2005-3C

ΔE 4.7 · #E18E78

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 4.9 · #C57B67

Vista Paint

Prairie Island K-1090

ΔE 5.2 · #C57C69

Hallman-Lindsay

First Lady 1060

ΔE 5.9 · #C47967

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 7.3 · #E09673

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 8 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 8.1 · #C27355

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 8.3 · #C27654

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 13.5 · #DF8686

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#D2866D

#6FBAD3

Analogous

#D36F88

#D2866D

#D3BA6F

Triadic

#D2866D

#6FD388

#886FD3

Split-Complementary

#D2866D

#6FD3BA

#6F88D3

Tetradic

#D2866D

#88D36F

#6FBAD3

#BA6FD3

Monochromatic

#813E28

#BB5A3A

#D2866D

#E5B8A9

#F7E8E4

Rectangle

#D2866D

#BAD36F

#6FBAD3

#886FD3

Compound

#D2866D

#D3BA6F

#6FBAD3

#6F88D3

Variations

Lighter

#DCA08C

#E0BAAD

#EAD8D2

Darker

#C75D3A

#8C3F25

#532414

Saturation

#B09992

#D3886F

#E97D58

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

2.85:1

Fail

vs Black

7.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2866D

#AEA46B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2866D

#979771

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2866D

#D1858B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Timeless 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

#DD916D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2866D

Daylight 5500K

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

#CA9691

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#53A3BE

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: #D2866D;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2866D;

CSS Variable

--color-timeless-terra-cotta: #D2866D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'timeless-terra-cotta': '#D2866D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2866D] text-[#D2866D]

SCSS

$timeless-terra-cotta: #D2866D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2866D?

#D2866D is Timeless Terra Cotta, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D2866D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Timeless Terra Cotta?

Timeless 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 Timeless Terra Cotta?

Timeless 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 Timeless Terra Cotta?

You can download Timeless 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 Timeless Terra Cotta?

The hex code is #D2866D. In RGB it's 210, 134, 109, and in HSL it's 15°, 53%, 63%.

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