Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Warm Terra Cotta |
| SKU | PMD-11 |
| Hex | #C1775E |
| RGB | 193, 119, 94 |
| HSL | 15°, 44%, 56% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Warm Terra Cotta
Warm Terra Cotta sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.
Warm Terra Cotta 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Diamond Vogel
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Warm Terra Cotta 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 #C1775E in HSL space. Pair Warm Terra Cotta 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 Warm Terra Cotta Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Warm Terra Cotta 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 PMD-11 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Warm Terra Cotta
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Baked Clay (SW 6340), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Warm Terra Cotta without repainting risk. See the full Baked Clay swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Warm Terra Cotta
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Fallen Leaf (208-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Warm Terra Cotta without repainting risk. See the full Fallen Leaf swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Warm Terra Cotta
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Warm Terra Cotta is Spanish Peanut (DE5180) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spanish Peanut swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Warm Terra Cotta
At Kompozit, the closest color to Warm Terra Cotta is First Lady (1060) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full First Lady swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Warm Terra Cotta
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Warm Terra Cotta is Red Earth (NO. 64) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Red Earth swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Warm Terra Cotta
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Warm Terra Cotta is Caramel Candy (0051) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caramel Candy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Warm Terra Cotta
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Warm Terra Cotta. The nearest is Sahara Sun (PPG1064-6) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sahara Sun swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Warm Terra Cotta
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Warm Terra Cotta. The nearest is Spiced Apple Cider (1201) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spiced Apple Cider swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Warm Terra Cotta
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Warm Terra Cotta. The nearest is Bonanza (C2-587) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bonanza swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Warm Terra Cotta
Clare has no exact twin of Warm Terra Cotta. The nearest is Fire Sign (PNT100-DP-74) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fire Sign swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Warm Terra Cotta
Valspar has no exact twin of Warm Terra Cotta. The nearest is Rhapsody (2002-5C) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rhapsody swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Warm Terra Cotta
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Warm Terra Cotta. The nearest is Work Worn Wood (JG-35) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Warm Terra Cotta
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Warm Terra Cotta — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 17.34). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-11 instead. See the full Anita swatch →