Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Terra Cotta Blush |
| SKU | V081-3 |
| Hex | #DFAC9E |
| RGB | 223, 172, 158 |
| HSL | 13°, 50%, 75% |
| LRV | 47.8 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Valspar Terra Cotta Blush
Terra Cotta Blush sits in the mid-range at LRV 47.8, 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 Blush 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
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 pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Terra Cotta Blush within Valspar'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 #DFAC9E in HSL space. Pair Terra Cotta Blush 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.
Valspar Terra Cotta Blush Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Terra Cotta Blush 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 Valspar V081-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Terra Cotta Blush
Behr's nearest match is Everything&Apos;S Rosy (T17-06), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Terra Cotta Blush without repainting risk. See the full Everything&Apos;S Rosy swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Terra Cotta Blush
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Terra Cotta Blush is Georgia Peach (031) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Georgia Peach swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Terra Cotta Blush
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Terra Cotta Blush is Mesa Pink (PPG1058-4) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mesa Pink swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Terra Cotta Blush
At Glidden, the closest color to Terra Cotta Blush is Mesa Pink (PPG1058-4) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mesa Pink swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Terra Cotta Blush
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Terra Cotta Blush. The nearest is Harvest Peach (308-4DB) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Harvest Peach swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Terra Cotta Blush
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Terra Cotta Blush is Mellow Coral (HGSW 2066) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mellow Coral swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Terra Cotta Blush
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Cedarville (DE5185), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Terra Cotta Blush without repainting risk. See the full Cedarville swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Terra Cotta Blush
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Terra Cotta Blush is Blooth Pink (NO. 9806) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blooth Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Terra Cotta Blush
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Terra Cotta Blush. The nearest is Fortune's Prize (0036) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fortune's Prize swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Terra Cotta Blush
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Terra Cotta Blush is Angel Breath (0043) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Angel Breath swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Terra Cotta Blush
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Terra Cotta Blush. The nearest is Sorbet (C2-528) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sorbet swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Terra Cotta Blush
Clare has no exact twin of Terra Cotta Blush. The nearest is Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 40 vs 47.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Subrosa swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Terra Cotta Blush
At Backdrop, the closest color to Terra Cotta Blush is Rosita (BD-RO) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 38 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rosita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Terra Cotta Blush
At Kompozit, the closest color to Terra Cotta Blush is Angel Breath (0043) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Angel Breath swatch →