REDS

Medium Terracotta

#DC9D8B

RGB 220, 157, 139 · HSL 13°, 54%, 70% · CMYK 0, 29, 37, 14

Medium Terracotta is #DC9D8B in HEX — rgb(220, 157, 139), hsl(13°, 54%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 37%, 14%).

Medium Terracotta pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 54%, 70%. 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#DC9D8B

RGB220, 157, 139

HSL13°, 54%, 70%

HSV13°, 37%, 86%

CMYK0, 29, 37, 14

Decimal14458251

CSS RGBrgb(220, 157, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 54%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Custis CW-215

ΔE 1.9 · #DF9D8E

Vista Paint

Rocky Cliff K-1091

ΔE 2.7 · #DC9886

Hallman-Lindsay

Alexandra Peach 1059

ΔE 2.9 · #DB9785

PPG

Coral Blush 1191-4

ΔE 3 · #E5A090

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Dusk DE5150

ΔE 3.1 · #E5A192

Dulux

Rose Tattoo S08F4

ΔE 3.2 · #E1A590

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Island SW6332

ΔE 4.3 · #CE9382

Kilz

Orange Ginger LB150-02

ΔE 4.5 · #DAA48E

Valspar

Sweet Marmalade 2003-6B

ΔE 4.6 · #E7A993

Behr

Apricotta HDC-CT-13

ΔE 4.7 · #D9A492

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 6.6 · #D6A496

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 10.5 · #FAA495

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 10.6 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 13.3 · #C57B67

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 13.5 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 15 · #E3BEA4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#DC9D8B

#89CADC

Analogous

#DC89A1

#DC9D8B

#DCC489

Triadic

#DC9D8B

#89DC9B

#9B89DC

Split-Complementary

#DC9D8B

#89DCC4

#89A1DC

Tetradic

#DC9D8B

#A1DC89

#89CADC

#C489DC

Monochromatic

#9D472F

#CA694E

#DC9D8B

#EDCDC4

#F9EEEB

Rectangle

#DC9D8B

#CADC89

#89CADC

#9B89DC

Compound

#DC9D8B

#DCC489

#89CADC

#89A1DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3AFA1

#E6C5BC

#EEDEDA

Darker

#CE6B4F

#9C4128

#5D2516

Saturation

#BFABA6

#DC9B89

#ED9178

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

2.27:1

Fail

vs Black

9.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DC9D8B

#BDB48A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DC9D8B

#AAAA8E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DC9D8B

#DB9CA1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Medium Terracotta 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

#E4A283

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DC9D8B

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2A7A8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#68B3C7

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: #DC9D8B;

CSS — background

background-color: #DC9D8B;

CSS Variable

--color-medium-terracotta: #DC9D8B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'medium-terracotta': '#DC9D8B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DC9D8B] text-[#DC9D8B]

SCSS

$medium-terracotta: #DC9D8B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DC9D8B?

#DC9D8B is Medium Terracotta, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DC9D8B warm or cool?

Medium Terracotta reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Medium Terracotta?

Medium Terracotta works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Medium Terracotta?

Medium Terracotta 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 Medium Terracotta?

You can download Medium Terracotta 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 Medium Terracotta?

The hex code is #DC9D8B. In RGB it's 220, 157, 139, and in HSL it's 13°, 54%, 70%.

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