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Light Terracotta

#DF9B81

RGB 223, 155, 129 · HSL 17°, 59%, 69% · CMYK 0, 30, 42, 13

Light Terracotta is #DF9B81 in HEX — rgb(223, 155, 129), hsl(17°, 59%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 42%, 13%).

Light Terracotta pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 59%, 69%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#DF9B81

RGB223, 155, 129

HSL17°, 59%, 69%

HSV17°, 42%, 87%

CMYK0, 30, 42, 13

Decimal14654337

CSS RGBrgb(223, 155, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 59%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Sweet Papaya LB130-01

ΔE 1.2 · #DE9981

Valspar

Coral Ridge 2003-6A

ΔE 1.9 · #E59E85

Sherwin-Williams

Persimmon SW6339

ΔE 2.1 · #D9987C

PPG

Opal Fire 1192-5

ΔE 2.6 · #E49C86

Behr

Dazzle And Delight MQ1-27

ΔE 2.6 · #D7987D

Benjamin Moore

Tuscan CSP-1130

ΔE 2.8 · #D7977A

Dulux

Italian Clay S08F5

ΔE 2.9 · #D69579

Vista Paint

Alexandra Peach C-1058

ΔE 3.8 · #DC9784

Hallman-Lindsay

Alexandra Peach 1059

ΔE 4.4 · #DB9785

Dunn-Edwards

Tawny Amber DE5214

ΔE 5.7 · #D19776

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 6.3 · #E09673

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 9.2 · #C1876B

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 10 · #FAA495

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 11.8 · #C57B67

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 15.3 · #C49C6D

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 15.4 · #C27654

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 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

#DF9B81

#81C4DF

Analogous

#DF8196

#DF9B81

#DFCA81

Triadic

#DF9B81

#81DF9C

#9C81DF

Split-Complementary

#DF9B81

#81DFCA

#8196DF

Tetradic

#DF9B81

#96DF81

#81C4DF

#CA81DF

Monochromatic

#9E4A29

#CF6C44

#DF9B81

#EECCBE

#FAEFEB

Rectangle

#DF9B81

#C4DF81

#81C4DF

#9C81DF

Compound

#DF9B81

#DFCA81

#81C4DF

#8196DF

Variations

Lighter

#E5B09A

#E7C5B8

#EFDED8

Darker

#D46E46

#A04622

#5F2812

Saturation

#BEAAA2

#DF9C81

#EF9571

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.30:1

Fail

vs Black

9.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DF9B81

#BFB480

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DF9B81

#A9A985

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DF9B81

#DF999F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Light Terracotta reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#E7A17C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DF9B81

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4A6A0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#61ACCA

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: #DF9B81;

CSS — background

background-color: #DF9B81;

CSS Variable

--color-light-terracotta: #DF9B81;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'light-terracotta': '#DF9B81' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DF9B81] text-[#DF9B81]

SCSS

$light-terracotta: #DF9B81;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DF9B81?

#DF9B81 is Light Terracotta, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DF9B81 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Light Terracotta?

Light Terracotta works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Light Terracotta?

Light Terracotta pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Light Terracotta?

You can download Light 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 Light Terracotta?

The hex code is #DF9B81. In RGB it's 223, 155, 129, and in HSL it's 17°, 59%, 69%.

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