Dusty Terra Cotta 60YR 29/318 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C48368, LRV 29 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Zesty Ginger from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C48368 · 60YR 29/318
Dusty Terra Cotta
29%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Dusty Terra Cotta Technical Profile
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Dusty Terra Cotta in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dusty 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 →
PPGDusty Terra Cotta
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyZesty Ginger
Zesty Ginger
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Tiny Fawn
Behr
Nearly identical
Clove Bud
Valspar
Nearly identical
Secluded Canyon
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Spice Island
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Beige Red
RAL
Nearly identical
Subdued Sienna
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mexican Tile
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Baked Cinnamon
Kilz
Very similar
Autumn's Hill
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dusty Terra Cotta
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dusty Terra Cotta
#C48368
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4A97E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Dusty Terra Cotta
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dusty 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Dusty Terra Cotta.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dusty Terra Cotta — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dusty Terra Cotta have?
Dusty Terra Cotta by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dusty Terra Cotta in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dusty Terra Cotta from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusty Terra Cotta are Zesty Ginger by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Tiny Fawn by Behr (a near-identical match), Cabana Melon by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dusty 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 Dusty Terra Cotta?
Dusty Terra Cotta has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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