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Terracotta Sand

52%LRV Value
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Terracotta Sand DE6136 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D6BA9B, LRV 52 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Washed Khaki from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Terracotta Sand Technical Profile

HEX Code#D6BA9B
RGB214, 186, 155
LRV51.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Terracotta Sand in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Terracotta Sand in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsTerracotta Sand
Nearly identical
Vista PaintWashed Khaki

Washed Khaki

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Kombucha

Behr

Nearly identical

Lingerie

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Colonial Revival Tan

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Sandstone Cliff

Valspar

Nearly identical

Crowned One

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Gaia

PPG

Nearly identical

Lion Cub

Kilz

Nearly identical

Summer Straw Hat

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Oxford Stone

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Grain .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Terracotta Sand

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Terracotta Sand

#D6BA9B

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B1B37F

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Terracotta Sand

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Barclay Beige

Complement

French Country Blue

Terracotta Sand Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

Covered Wagon

Pop

Clay Pot

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Slightly Jaded

Pop

Bellflower

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Mysterious Blue

Pop

Walker Lake

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Terracotta Sand.

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Oakley Apricot

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Hayride

Dunn-Edwards · DE6102

#D4AC99

Homespun Charm

Dunn-Edwards · DEBN04

#CDB5A6

Stone Pedestal

Dunn-Edwards · DEBN56

#C6BA98

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Coral Canyon

Vista Paint · 7991

#FFAA76

Cameo White

Valspar · 7002-21

#F0E3CD

Amber Moon

Vista Paint · 7985

#FFD8AB

Sassy Yellow

Hirshfield's · 0933

#F0C374

Polo Tan

Behr · N260-3

#C8B597

Savory Cream

Benjamin Moore · 2105-70

#EDE2DB

Terracotta Sand — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Terracotta Sand have?
Terracotta Sand by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Terracotta Sand in your own space before committing.
What colors match Terracotta Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Terracotta Sand are Washed Khaki by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Kombucha by Behr (a near-identical match), Dusty Gold by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Terracotta Sand'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 Terracotta Sand?
Terracotta Sand has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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