ColorplanBenjamin Moore Baked Terra Cotta (1202) is a deep red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 20. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Cavern Clay (SW 7701) and Farrow & Ball Loggia (No.232). For trim, try Pink Swirl (2171-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 20.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B36957 |
| RGB | 179, 105, 87 |
| HSL | 12°, 38%, 52% |
About Baked Terra Cotta
Baked Terra Cotta (1202) is a deep, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 20, Baked Terra Cotta absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Baked Terra Cotta's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. It's very close to Red Point Sand (CC-128); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Baked Terra Cotta changes with the light
Baked Terra Cotta has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Baked Terra Cotta's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Baked Terra Cotta will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Baked Terra Cotta can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Baked Terra Cotta will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Baked Terra Cotta in real homes
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Baked Terra Cotta equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 3.1
Also close: Coral Clay (ΔE 6.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.9
Also close: Book Room Red (ΔE 3.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.2
Also close: Mocha Latte (ΔE 16.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Baked Terra Cotta questions
What undertone does Baked Terra Cotta have?
Baked Terra Cotta has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Baked Terra Cotta's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Baked Terra Cotta a light or dark color?
Baked Terra Cotta has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 20.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 20, Baked Terra Cotta absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Baked Terra Cotta in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Cavern Clay SW 7701 (close, ΔE 3.1); Farrow & Ball: Loggia No.232 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (closest available, ΔE 7.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Baked Terra Cotta?
Try Pink Swirl (2171-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Baked Terra Cotta's undertone.
Where does Baked Terra Cotta work best?
Baked Terra Cotta works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 20, Baked Terra Cotta absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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