Terra Cotta Red 2004-3A is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C2584A, LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Before Winter from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C2584A · 2004-3A
Terra Cotta Red
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Terra Cotta Red Technical Profile
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Terra Cotta Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Terra Cotta Red in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparTerra Cotta Red
Nearly identical
BehrBefore Winter
Before Winter
Behr
Nearly identical
Grand Duke
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Claret Rose
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Best of the Bunch
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Chiles De Arbol
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Peppery
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Rose Flame
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Firecracker
PPG
Very similar
Pearl Pink
RAL
Very similar
Hibiscus Tea
Kilz
Very similar
Romesco
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Petal .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Terra Cotta Red
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Terra Cotta Red
#C2584A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7A07B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Terra Cotta Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Terra Cotta Red 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Terra Cotta Red.
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 Cotta Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Terra Cotta Red have?
Terra Cotta Red by Valspar 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 Cotta Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Terra Cotta Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Terra Cotta Red are Before Winter by Behr (a near-identical match), Grand Duke by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Claret Rose by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Terra Cotta Red'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 Red?
Terra Cotta Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.9, 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 Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.