Faded Terracotta
Faded Terracotta is a versatile and reflective paint color from Farrow & Ball. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find 7 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#dfb797
LRV
52.27
Faded Terracotta in Real Rooms
Faded Terracotta has a medium-high LRV of 52.27 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.
2 Bedroom Photos
Faded Terracotta creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.
Farrow and Ball Faded Terracotta CC8 bedroom
@theoclinkard
Farrow and Ball Faded Terracotta CC8 bedroom
@homeonseascapes
2 Bathroom Photos
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Faded Terracotta has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
Farrow and Ball Faded Terracotta CC8 bathroom
@indiekat_living
Farrow and Ball Faded Terracotta CC8 bathroom
@byrowan__
3 Misc Photos
See how Faded Terracotta is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
Farrow and Ball Faded Terracotta CC8
@rukminipatelinteriordesign
Farrow and Ball Faded Terracotta CC8 walls
@nataschavl
Farrow and Ball Faded Terracotta CC8 review
@verfbehangmarcovandenberg