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Terra Cotta Blush

#E2B5A6

RGB 226, 181, 166 · HSL 15°, 51%, 77% · CMYK 0, 20, 27, 11

Terra Cotta Blush is #E2B5A6 in HEX — rgb(226, 181, 166), hsl(15°, 51%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 27%, 11%).

Terra Cotta Blush pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 15°, 51%, 77%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#E2B5A6

RGB226, 181, 166

HSL15°, 51%, 77%

HSV15°, 27%, 89%

CMYK0, 20, 27, 11

Decimal14857638

CSS RGBrgb(226, 181, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 51%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Smoky Salmon SW6331

ΔE 0.5 · #E2B6A7

Benjamin Moore

Crazy 053

ΔE 0.6 · #E3B6A6

PPG

Summer Tan 1067-4

ΔE 0.8 · #E0B4A4

Dulux

Piglet S08E3

ΔE 2.1 · #DDB5A5

Hallman-Lindsay

Embrace 48

ΔE 2.1 · #E8B8A7

Valspar

Shy Time 2002-8B

ΔE 2.6 · #DFB8A7

Vista Paint

Angel Breath C-42

ΔE 2.7 · #DAAF9E

Kilz

Arizona Clay LB160-02

ΔE 3.6 · #E2BCAE

IKEA

IKEA034 34

ΔE 3.7 · #DCB8A8

Behr

One To Remember MQ1-23

ΔE 4.5 · #DAB8A8

Dunn-Edwards

Retro Peach DEC703

ΔE 4.6 · #E7C0AD

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 6.7 · #E3BEA4

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 7.5 · #DFC2AF

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 14.4 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 15.6 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 15.8 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#E2B5A6

#A6D3E2

Analogous

#E2A6B5

#E2B5A6

#E2D3A6

Triadic

#E2B5A6

#A6E2B5

#B5A6E2

Split-Complementary

#E2B5A6

#A6E2D3

#A6B5E2

Tetradic

#E2B5A6

#B5E2A6

#A6D3E2

#D3A6E2

Monochromatic

#B5593B

#D0856D

#E2B5A6

#F5E5E0

#F9EFEC

Rectangle

#E2B5A6

#D3E2A6

#A6D3E2

#B5A6E2

Compound

#E2B5A6

#E2D3A6

#A6D3E2

#A6B5E2

Variations

Lighter

#E8C4B8

#EBD4CD

#F2E7E3

Darker

#D28369

#A94E2F

#642C1A

Saturation

#CDC0BB

#E2B5A6

#F1AE98

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2B5A6

#CCC5A6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2B5A6

#BEBEA8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2B5A6

#E2B4B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Terra Cotta Blush strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#E9B498

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2B5A6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6B9BC

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.

#81BACD

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: #E2B5A6;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2B5A6;

CSS Variable

--color-terra-cotta-blush: #E2B5A6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'terra-cotta-blush': '#E2B5A6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2B5A6] text-[#E2B5A6]

SCSS

$terra-cotta-blush: #E2B5A6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2B5A6?

#E2B5A6 is Terra Cotta Blush, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E2B5A6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Terra Cotta Blush?

Terra Cotta Blush works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Terra Cotta Blush?

Terra Cotta Blush pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Terra Cotta Blush?

You can download Terra Cotta Blush 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 Blush?

The hex code is #E2B5A6. In RGB it's 226, 181, 166, and in HSL it's 15°, 51%, 77%.

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