Red Earth by Farrow & Ball is a rich, sun-baked terracotta that blends red and yellow pigments. This warm, earthy hue deepens as the sun goes down, creating an incredibly cozy and welcoming atmosphere in smaller spaces or dining rooms.
Will Red Earth clash with your room?
Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | 64 |
| HEX Code | #bf7b69 |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 27.03 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Orange |
| Hidden Undertones | Brown, Pink |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | West-facing, South-facing |
| Best For | Dining rooms, cozy living areas, powder rooms, accent walls |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital color test: A rich terracotta hue enveloping an intimate dining space, grounded by an ebonized oak table.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Candlelight and dim chandelier glow, evening
- Trim Recommendation:Farrow & Ball Dimity
- Furniture:Ebonized oak dining table
- Vibe:Intimate, earthy and sophisticated
Complementary Paint Colors
Material board: This warm, earthy tone radiates on the walls, beautifully paired with mustard velvet cushions and raw terracotta floors.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Golden hour sunlight, west-facing
- Textiles:Mustard velvet cushions, wool throw
- Key Materials:Rattan accents, terracotta tiles
- Coordinating Color:Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster
Complementary Paint Colors
Concept board: A baked clay shade applied to upper walls, dramatically contrasting with dark beadboard wainscoting and polished nickel fixtures.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft sconce lighting with brass shades
- Metal Finishes:Polished nickel
- Fixtures:Wall-mounted marble sink
- Accent:Farrow & Ball Tanner's Brown for wainscoting
Complementary Paint Colors
Digital layout: A vibrant burnt sienna accent wall energizing a modern space, complemented by seamless polished concrete floors.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright indirect daylight
- Surrounding Walls:Farrow & Ball Slipper Satin
- Styling:Large abstract canvas, trailing pothos plant
- Flooring:Polished concrete
Complementary Paint Colors
Room Compatibility & Clashes Diagnoses
Hackrea's reports evaluating the compatibility of Red Earth in real rooms.Windowless Interior Room with Paneled Millwork
"The warm terracotta in your focal tile provides a gorgeous direct match for Red Earth, though deliberate 2700K lighting is essential to prevent its low LRV from reading heavy in a windowless space."
South-Facing Home Library
"The paint's warm terracotta depth responds exceptionally well to bright southern light, though the surrounding pure white modular shelving creates a high-contrast boundary line."