What Colors Make Terracotta? Paint Mixing Chart & Exact Tube Ratios
To mix terracotta paint, combine 3 parts Burnt Sienna + 1 part Cadmium Red + 1 part Yellow Ochre + 2 parts White. Adjust lightness slowly with Titanium Whi
Primary Paint Formula for Terracotta
To mix terracotta paint, combine 3 parts Burnt Sienna + 1 part Cadmium Red + 1 part Yellow Ochre + 2 parts White. Adjust lightness slowly with Titanium White or deepen shadows using Burnt Umber / Ultramarine Blue instead of plain black.
3 Studio Shade Recipes
- Classic Studio Terracotta (#BB7B4C): 3 parts Burnt Sienna + 1 part Cadmium Red + 1 part Yellow Ochre + 2 parts White
- Soft Tinted Terracotta (#C28555): 3 parts Burnt Sienna + 1 part Cadmium Red + 1 part Yellow Ochre + 2 parts White + 3 parts Titanium White
- Muted Earthy Terracotta (#A9734A): 3 parts Burnt Sienna + 1 part Cadmium Red + 1 part Yellow Ochre + 2 parts White + 1 part Burnt Umber
Artist Mixing Tips
- Always mix darker pigments into lighter pigments a tiny brush-tip at a time when making terracotta.
- Acrylic paint dries 5–10% darker than wet paint on the palette — test a small swatch first.
Active Color Swatches & Shades
- #C86D51 — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale
- #BB7B4C — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale
- #C28555 — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale
- #A9734A — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale