Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Dusty Terra Cotta |
| SKU | 60YR 29/318 |
| Hex | #C48368 |
| RGB | 196, 131, 104 |
| HSL | 18°, 44%, 59% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Brown |
About Glidden Dusty Terra Cotta
Dusty Terra Cotta sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Dusty 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. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 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 brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Dusty Terra Cotta within Glidden'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 #C48368 in HSL space. Pair Dusty 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.
Glidden Dusty Terra Cotta Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dusty 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 Glidden 60YR 29/318 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusty Terra Cotta
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Dusty Terra Cotta. The nearest is Armagnac (SW 6354) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Armagnac swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dusty Terra Cotta
Behr's nearest match is Cabana Melon (MQ4-39), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Terra Cotta without repainting risk. See the full Cabana Melon swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dusty Terra Cotta
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Dusty Terra Cotta is Savannah Clay (047) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Savannah Clay swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dusty Terra Cotta
Valspar's nearest match is Kitchen Terra Cotta (2003-7C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.8 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Terra Cotta without repainting risk. See the full Kitchen Terra Cotta swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dusty Terra Cotta
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Dusty Terra Cotta. The nearest is Honey Graham (PPG1069-5) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Honey Graham swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dusty Terra Cotta
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Dusty Terra Cotta is Zesty Ginger (308-5DB). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Zesty Ginger and you'll get the same color. See the full Zesty Ginger swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusty Terra Cotta
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Dusty Terra Cotta. The nearest is Armagnac (HGSW 2103) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Armagnac swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dusty Terra Cotta
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Secluded Canyon (DE5186), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Terra Cotta without repainting risk. See the full Secluded Canyon swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dusty Terra Cotta
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusty Terra Cotta — the nearest deck color, Vintage Crown (JG-152), is clearly different (ΔE 11.64). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden 60YR 29/318 instead. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dusty Terra Cotta
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Dusty Terra Cotta. The nearest is Red Earth (NO. 64) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Red Earth swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dusty Terra Cotta
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Dusty Terra Cotta. The nearest is First Lady (1060) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full First Lady swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dusty Terra Cotta
Hirshfield's doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusty Terra Cotta — the nearest deck color, Peace of Mind (1004), is clearly different (ΔE 5.21). For an exact match, any Hirshfield's retailer can custom-tint Glidden 60YR 29/318 instead. See the full Peace of Mind swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Dusty Terra Cotta
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusty Terra Cotta — the nearest deck color, Sunstone (CA223), is clearly different (ΔE 5.74). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden 60YR 29/318 instead. See the full Sunstone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dusty Terra Cotta
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusty Terra Cotta — the nearest deck color, Savannah (C2-543), is clearly different (ΔE 5.94). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden 60YR 29/318 instead. See the full Savannah swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Dusty Terra Cotta
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusty Terra Cotta — the nearest deck color, Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28), is clearly different (ΔE 8.67). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden 60YR 29/318 instead. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Dusty Terra Cotta
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Dusty Terra Cotta is Tierre (TIERRE) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tierre swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Dusty Terra Cotta
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusty Terra Cotta — the nearest deck color, Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK), is clearly different (ΔE 5.41). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden 60YR 29/318 instead. See the full Scandinavian Pink swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Dusty Terra Cotta
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusty Terra Cotta — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 14.86). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden 60YR 29/318 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Dusty Terra Cotta
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusty Terra Cotta — the nearest deck color, Terracotta (398640), is clearly different (ΔE 7.78). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 60YR 29/318 instead. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dusty Terra Cotta
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusty Terra Cotta — the nearest deck color, Peace of Mind (1004), is clearly different (ΔE 5.21). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Glidden 60YR 29/318 instead. See the full Peace of Mind swatch →