Farrow and Ball Faded Terracotta CC8
| Code: | CC8 |
| Name: | Faded Terracotta |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
| Collections: | California Collection |
What color is Farrow and Ball Faded Terracotta?
Farrow and Ball's Faded Terracotta (CC8) is a warm and inviting hue that brings a touch of earthy elegance to any space. This soft terracotta shade exudes a timeless charm and pairs beautifully with neutral tones such as cream, beige, and taupe for a sophisticated look. For a more eclectic vibe, consider pairing Faded Terracotta with deep green, navy blue, or even dusty pink accents to create a stylish contrast. Whether used as a statement wall color or as an accent in furnishings and decor, Faded Terracotta (CC8) adds depth and character to any room. Elevate your interior design with this versatile and on-trend color choice from Farrow and Ball.
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What are Farrow and Ball Faded Terracotta undertones?
Faded Terracotta has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#DFB797
RGB code:
223, 183, 151
Is Farrow and Ball Faded Terracotta CC8 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 27° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.
CC8 Faded Terracotta HSL code: 27, 53%, 73%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Faded Terracotta
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Red shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Faded Terracotta:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
CC8
Faded Terracotta
Darker shades
CC8
Faded Terracotta
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Faded Terracotta with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 207, such as Farrow and Ball Parma Gray and Stiffkey Blue.
LRV of Faded Terracotta
Faded Terracotta has an LRV of 52.27% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 52.27%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #dfb797 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 223, 183, 151 | |
| RGB Percent | 87.45%, 71.76%, 59.22% | |
| HSV | Hue: 27° Saturation: 32.29% Value: 87.45% | |
| HSL | hsl(27, 53, 73) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 17.94 Yellow: 32.29 Key: 12.55 | |
| YIQ | Y: 191.312 I: 34.119 Q: -1.497 | |
| XYZ | X: 52.951 Y: 51.792 Z: 36.477 | |
| CIE Lab | L:77.156 a:9.883 b:21.709 | |
| CIE Luv | L:77.156 u:27.747 v:28.017 | |
| Decimal | 14661527 | |
| Hunter Lab | 71.966, 5.395, 20.324 | |
Farrow and Ball CC8 Faded Terracotta
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