Terra Earth 2003-5C is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CE8C79, estimated LRV 33 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rosy Copper from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #CE8C79 · 2003-5C
Terra Earth
33%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Terra Earth Technical Profile
HEX Code#CE8C79
RGB206, 140, 121
Estimated LRV33.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Terra Earth
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Terra Earth
#CE8C79
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5A67D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Terra Earth
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Terra Earth 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
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Terra Earth — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Terra Earth have?
Terra Earth by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Terra Earth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Terra Earth are Rosy Copper by Behr (a close digital match), Orange Essential by PPG (a close digital match), Calmed Coral by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Terra Earth'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 Earth?
Terra Earth has a estimated lightness value of 33.3, 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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Why Terra Earth's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.