Terra Cotta Sun ECC-34-3 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9C675F, LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Canyon Rouge from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9C675F · ECC-34-3
Terra Cotta Sun
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Terra Cotta Sun Technical Profile
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Terra Cotta Sun in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Terra Cotta Sun in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrTerra Cotta Sun
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyCanyon Rouge
Canyon Rouge
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Corazon
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Corazon
Vista Paint
Very similar
Savannah Red
Valspar
Very similar
Southwest Pottery
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Canyon Stone
PPG
Very similar
Reddened Earth
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Western Red
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Spanish Sherry
Kilz
Very similar
Picture Gallery Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pearl Pink
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Terra Cotta Sun
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Terra Cotta Sun
#9C675F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AC9C82
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Terra Cotta Sun
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Terra Cotta Sun Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Terra Cotta Sun.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Terra Cotta Sun — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Terra Cotta Sun have?
Terra Cotta Sun by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Terra Cotta Sun in your own space before committing.
What colors match Terra Cotta Sun from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Terra Cotta Sun are Canyon Rouge by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Corazon by Hirshfield's (a very close match), Corazon by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Terra Cotta Sun's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Terra Cotta Sun?
Terra Cotta Sun has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Terra Cotta Sun's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.