Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Medium Terracotta |
| SKU | 210D-4 |
| Hex | #DF9397 |
| RGB | 223, 147, 151 |
| HSL | 357°, 54%, 73% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr Medium Terracotta
Medium Terracotta sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Medium Terracotta is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches by brand
12 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Medium Terracotta within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #DF9397 in HSL space. Pair Medium Terracotta with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Medium Terracotta Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Medium Terracotta from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr 210D-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Medium Terracotta
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Medium Terracotta. The nearest is Jaipur Pink (SW 6577) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jaipur Pink swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Medium Terracotta
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Secret Garden (1284), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Medium Terracotta without repainting risk. See the full Secret Garden swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Medium Terracotta
Valspar's nearest match is Nana's Rose (1008-4A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.1 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Medium Terracotta without repainting risk. See the full Nana's Rose swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Medium Terracotta
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Pink Clay Pot (PPG1051-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Medium Terracotta without repainting risk. See the full Pink Clay Pot swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Medium Terracotta
Glidden's nearest match is Pink Clay Pot (PPG1051-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Medium Terracotta without repainting risk. See the full Pink Clay Pot swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Medium Terracotta
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Medium Terracotta is Rose Window (203-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rose Window swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Medium Terracotta
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Medium Terracotta. The nearest is Sakura Petal (HGSW 1035) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sakura Petal swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Medium Terracotta
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Medium Terracotta is Dusty Cedar (DE5115) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusty Cedar swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Medium Terracotta
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Medium Terracotta. The nearest is Blooming Perfect (0062) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blooming Perfect swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Medium Terracotta
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Medium Terracotta is Blooming Perfect (0062) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blooming Perfect swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Medium Terracotta
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Medium Terracotta. The nearest is Calf's Snout (BD53) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Calf's Snout swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Medium Terracotta
At Kompozit, the closest color to Medium Terracotta is Blooming Perfect (0062) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blooming Perfect swatch →