Terrace Brown HDC-CL-12 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #74534E, LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cold Brew from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #74534E · HDC-CL-12
Terrace Brown
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Terrace Brown Technical Profile
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Terrace Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Terrace Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrTerrace Brown
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCold Brew
Cold Brew
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
County Road
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Western Brown
Valspar
Very similar
Hodley Red
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Wild Cranberry
PPG
Very similar
Alden Till
Vista Paint
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Bateau Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Coffee Shop
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Tonka Bean
Kilz
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Chestnut Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Terrace Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Terrace Brown
#74534E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#938162
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Terrace Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Terrace Brown 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 Terrace Brown.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Terrace Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Terrace Brown have?
Terrace Brown by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Terrace Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Terrace Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Terrace Brown are Cold Brew by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), County Road by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Western Brown by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Terrace Brown'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 Terrace Brown?
Terrace Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Terrace Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.