Terra Brun 6048 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #5A382D, LRV 5 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Barbeque Red from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5A382D · 6048
Terra Brun
5%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Terra Brun Technical Profile
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Terra Brun in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Terra Brun in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsTerra Brun
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyBarbeque Red
Barbeque Red
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Terrazzo
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Brown Velvet
Behr
Nearly identical
Nut Brown
RAL
Very similar
Thoroughfare
Valspar
Very similar
Otis Madeira
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Jeff’s Java
Vista Paint
Very similar
Chicory Coffee
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Bird House Brown
PPG
Visible difference
Burnt Clay
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Terra Brun
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Terra Brun
#5A382D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#70664A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Terra Brun
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Terra Brun 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Terra Brun.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Terra Brun — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Terra Brun have?
Terra Brun by Sherwin-Williams 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 Terra Brun in your own space before committing.
What colors match Terra Brun from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Terra Brun are Barbeque Red by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Terrazzo by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Brown Velvet by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Terra Brun'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 Brun?
Terra Brun has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.2, 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
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Terra Brun's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.