Terracotta VS-9228 is a red paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #B53B26, LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Glowing Firelight from Behr (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B53B26 · VS-9228
Terracotta
13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Terracotta Technical Profile
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Terracotta in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Terracotta in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyTerracotta
Very similar
BehrGlowing Firelight
Glowing Firelight
Behr
Very similar
Tomato Tango
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Petal .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Steelhead Redd
Valspar
Very similar
High Society
Vista Paint
Very similar
Flame Red
RAL
Very similar
Hearty Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sun's Rage
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Rum Punch
PPG
Visible difference
Red Revival
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Fahrenheit
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Terracotta
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Terracotta
#B53B26
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B69558
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Terracotta
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Terracotta 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 Terracotta.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Terracotta — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Terracotta have?
Terracotta by Dutch Boy 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 Terracotta in your own space before committing.
What colors match Terracotta from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Terracotta are Glowing Firelight by Behr (a very close match), Tomato Tango by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Paper by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Terracotta'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?
Terracotta has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.1, 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 Terracotta's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.