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.
Ref. #D6BA9B · DE6136
Terracotta Sand
52%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Terracotta Sand Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Terracotta Sand 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Terracotta Sand's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.