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22 Types of Terracotta Color

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Terracotta is an earthy orangish brown color based on the clay ceramic material of the same name. As a material, terracotta has been used for thousands of years for roofing tiles, bricks, floors and ornamental items. These vary in color and include browns that are tinged with red, orange or pink. As a modern color, terracotta is particularly associated with orange-brown flower pots. As such, the color has an overwhemingly earthy and organic feel. The following are common types of terracotta.
Pastel Terracotta
#cc8559
Terracotta Orange
#e37e46
Copper Terracotta
#ba6844
Deep Terracotta
#af5540
Terracotta
#ab4e2f
Apricot Terracotta
#e48d73
Flat Terracotta Red
#b45f58
Cherry Terracotta
#b14f3e
Red Terracotta
#b44935
Rust Terracotta
#bf6443
Dark Orange Terracotta
#b43807
Roman Terracotta
#ae585b
Medium Terracotta
#bf6350
Ancient Terracotta
#c76348
Mahogany Terracotta
#bd4f39
Rose Terracotta
#b28e8d
Terracotta #2
#c5544a
Terracotta Brown
#a6635f
Dark Terracotta #2
#a05646
True Terracotta
#c8674b
Light Terracotta Brown
#c2886a
Terracotta Pink
#8c6068
Terracotta is associated with warm climates, particularly the Mediterranean and areas of the world that have been influenced by Mediterranean nations such as Spain.

Comparison

The following photo captures the typical color of terracotta pots. The modern color terracotta is based on the color of these pots that are a familiar sight on a global basis.

Summary

The following palette includes selected terracotta colors.
types of terracotta colors

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