Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Terracotta Sand |
| SKU | DE6136 |
| Hex | #D6BA9B |
| RGB | 214, 186, 155 |
| HSL | 32°, 42%, 72% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Dunn-Edwards Terracotta Sand
Terracotta Sand sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Terracotta Sand 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
16 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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Terracotta Sand within Dunn-Edwards'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 #D6BA9B in HSL space. Pair Terracotta Sand 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.
Dunn-Edwards Terracotta Sand Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Terracotta Sand 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 Dunn-Edwards DE6136 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Terracotta Sand
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Row House Tan (SW 7689), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Terracotta Sand without repainting risk. See the full Row House Tan swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Terracotta Sand
The closest Behr equivalent of Terracotta Sand is Kombucha (T18-06). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49). If Behr is your counter, order Kombucha and you'll get the same color. See the full Kombucha swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Terracotta Sand
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Terracotta Sand is Blanched Almond (1060) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blanched Almond swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Terracotta Sand
Valspar's nearest match is Sandstone Cliff (8003-19C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Terracotta Sand without repainting risk. See the full Sandstone Cliff swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Terracotta Sand
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Terracotta Sand is Gaia (PPG14-18) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gaia swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Terracotta Sand
Glidden's nearest match is Gaia (PPG14-18), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Terracotta Sand without repainting risk. See the full Gaia swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Terracotta Sand
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Terracotta Sand is Biscotti Beige (415-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Biscotti Beige swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Terracotta Sand
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Flax Seed (HGSW 3165), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Terracotta Sand without repainting risk. See the full Flax Seed swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Terracotta Sand
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Mortar Pink (NO. G13), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Terracotta Sand without repainting risk. See the full Mortar Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Terracotta Sand
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Terracotta Sand is Crowned One (0238). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Crowned One and you'll get the same color. See the full Crowned One swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Terracotta Sand
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Terracotta Sand is Persian Fable (0259) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Persian Fable swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Terracotta Sand
Rodda's nearest match is Straw (CA117), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Terracotta Sand without repainting risk. See the full Straw swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Terracotta Sand
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Terracotta Sand is Pappadum (C2-815) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pappadum swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Terracotta Sand
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Terracotta Sand is Antigua (ANTIGUA) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 56 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antigua swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Terracotta Sand
At Kompozit, the closest color to Terracotta Sand is Persian Fable (0259) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Persian Fable swatch →