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Ref. #C2584A · 2004-3A

Terra Cotta Red

19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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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.

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Terra Cotta Red Technical Profile

HEX Code#C2584A
RGB194, 88, 74
LRV18.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandValspar

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Chiles De Arbol

Complement

Baltimore Sky

Terra Cotta Red Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Warm Fog

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Scarlet Sun

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Brushed Lavender

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Awakening

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Napa Dawn

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

The Crowd Roars!

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Terra Cotta Red.

Hacienda Tile

Valspar · 2010-4

#C45749

Island Salsa

Valspar · 2003-3A

#BB5D50

Autumn Fire

Valspar · 1007-1A

#C34B4A

Lovely Love Song

Valspar · 2009-4

#C34B44

Fall Leaf

Valspar · 2009-5

#B9634D

Vivid Orange

Valspar · 2011-3

#CF5942

More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Canyon Rouge

Dutch Boy · 304-5DB

#A2665F

Rose Window

Dutch Boy · 203-4DB

#E19A99

It's A Girl!

Hirshfield's · 1105

#FFDAE2

Decadence

Behr · PMD-89

#76423C

Coral Bells

Sherwin-Williams · 6593

#BB4B51

Cloud Number Nine

Hirshfield's · 1071

#F9CEC6

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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