New Terra Cotta 60YR 31/368 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D28969, LRV 33 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Balcony Sunset from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D28969 · 60YR 31/368
New Terra Cotta
33%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
New Terra Cotta Technical Profile
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New Terra Cotta in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to New 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 →
PPGNew Terra Cotta
Nearly identical
BehrBalcony Sunset
Balcony Sunset
Behr
Nearly identical
Pumpkin Patch
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pretty Poppy
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bronzed Orange
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Subdued Sienna
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Indian Curry
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sunset Mesa
Vista Paint
Very similar
Rosy Pashmina
Valspar
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Very similar
Sunny Horizon
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With New Terra Cotta
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
New Terra Cotta
#D28969
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BAAD78
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for New Terra Cotta
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
New 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 New 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.
New Terra Cotta — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does New Terra Cotta have?
New Terra Cotta by PPG 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 New Terra Cotta in your own space before committing.
What colors match New Terra Cotta from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to New Terra Cotta are Balcony Sunset by Behr (a near-identical match), Pumpkin Patch by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Pretty Poppy by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting New 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 New Terra Cotta?
New Terra Cotta has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why New Terra Cotta's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.