Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Terra Cotta Clay |
| SKU | M200-5 |
| Hex | #D28275 |
| RGB | 210, 130, 117 |
| HSL | 8°, 51%, 64% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Terra Cotta Clay
Terra Cotta Clay sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Terra Cotta Clay is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
15 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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Terra Cotta Clay 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 #D28275 in HSL space. Pair Terra Cotta Clay 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 Terra Cotta Clay Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Terra Cotta Clay 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 M200-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Terra Cotta Clay
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Terra Cotta Clay is Lei Flower (SW 6613) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lei Flower swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Terra Cotta Clay
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Terra Cotta Clay is Tropical Fruit (CSP-1115) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tropical Fruit swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Terra Cotta Clay
Valspar's nearest match is Vintage Coral (2002-6A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30.7 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Terra Cotta Clay without repainting risk. See the full Vintage Coral swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Terra Cotta Clay
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Terra Cotta Clay is Cranapple (PPG1190-5) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cranapple swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Terra Cotta Clay
At Glidden, the closest color to Terra Cotta Clay is Freckles (PPG1191-5) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Freckles swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Terra Cotta Clay
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Terra Cotta Clay is Calmed Coral (307-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Calmed Coral swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Terra Cotta Clay
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Terra Cotta Clay is Lei Flower (HGSW 1084) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lei Flower swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Terra Cotta Clay
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Terra Cotta Clay is Cinnamon Stick (DE5151) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cinnamon Stick swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Terra Cotta Clay
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Terra Cotta Clay. The nearest is Fruit Fool (NO. 9911) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fruit Fool swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Terra Cotta Clay
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Terra Cotta Clay is Marble Pink (0057) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marble Pink swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Terra Cotta Clay
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Marble Pink (0057), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Terra Cotta Clay without repainting risk. See the full Marble Pink swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Terra Cotta Clay
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Terra Cotta Clay is Sweet Potato Skin (BD44) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Potato Skin swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Terra Cotta Clay
Clare has no exact twin of Terra Cotta Clay. The nearest is Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Terra Cotta Clay
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Terra Cotta Clay. The nearest is Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Scandinavian Pink swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Terra Cotta Clay
Kompozit's nearest match is Marble Pink (0057), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Terra Cotta Clay without repainting risk. See the full Marble Pink swatch →