Terra Cotta 7472 is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #864326, LRV 9 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cinnamon Brandy from Behr (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #864326 · 7472
Terra Cotta
9%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Terra Cotta Technical Profile
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Terra Cotta in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Terra Cotta in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyTerra Cotta
Very similar
BehrCinnamon Brandy
Cinnamon Brandy
Behr
Very similar
Toasted Chestnut
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Red Maple
Valspar
Very similar
Copper Brown
RAL
Very similar
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Old Brick
Vista Paint
Very similar
Cajun Red
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Remaining Embers
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Autumn Abundance
Kilz
Visible difference
Cherry Cola
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Burled Redwood
PPG
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Terra Cotta
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Terra Cotta
#864326
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95864A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Terra Cotta
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Terra Cotta 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Terra Cotta.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Terra Cotta — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Terra Cotta have?
Terra Cotta by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) 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 Terra Cotta in your own space before committing.
What colors match Terra Cotta from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Terra Cotta are Cinnamon Brandy by Behr (a very close match), Toasted Chestnut by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Red Maple by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Terra Cotta'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?
Terra Cotta has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.2, 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's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.