Valspar

Terra Cotta Trail

2005-7B

Valspar Terra Cotta Trail reads as a deep rust tan, like aged clay with brown mixed in. The warmth is steady. It can ground a mudroom, office, or cabinet color without becoming as bold as true red.

Since the value is under 30, lighter ceilings and trim matter. Oak, cream, or black hardware can finish the palette, especially with warm lamps.

Brand

Valspar

Code

2005-7B

Terra Cotta Trail in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Valspar Terra Cotta Trail under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Terra Cotta Trail under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

22°

Red Family

Lightness

52%

Medium

Saturation

37%

Moderate

LRV

23.6
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#b17857
RGB Decimal
177, 120, 87
RGB Percent
69.4%, 47.1%, 34.1%
HSL
22.0, 36.6%, 51.8%
HSV
22.0, 50.8%, 69.4%
CMYK
0.0%, 32.2%, 50.8%, 30.6%
YIQ
133.3, 44.6, 1.7
XYZ
26.57, 23.47, 12.15
CIE Lab
55.55, 18.51, 27.09
CIE Luv
55.55, 42.05, 29.30
Hunter Lab
48.44, 16.20, 17.79
Decimal
11630679

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