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Burly Wood vs Terracotta: What's the Difference?

The main difference between Burly Wood and Terracotta is hue — Burly Wood is a warm orange, while Terracotta is a warm red. Burly Wood (#DEB887) has an HSL of 34°, 57%, 70%, whereas Terracotta (#E2725B) sits at 10°, 70%, 62%.

Burly Wood#DEB887
Terracotta#E2725B
#DEB887Blended: #E09571#E2725B

Burly Wood vs Terracotta: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Burly Wood Terracotta
BrightnessLight (L=70%) — airy, soft, approachableLight (L=62%) — airy, soft, approachable
SaturationModerately saturated (S=57%) — balanced in intensityVivid (S=70%) — bright, energetic, eye-catching
Hue familyOrangeRed
TemperatureWarmWarm
Hex code#DEB887#E2725B
RGB222, 184, 135226, 114, 91

Can you use Burly Wood and Terracotta together?

Terracotta text on Burly Wood
Burly Wood text on Terracotta
Contrast Ratio:1.67:1Insufficient Contrast

How to Tell Burly Wood and Terracotta Apart

  • Look at lightness first: Burly Wood is noticeably lighter.
  • Check saturation: Terracotta looks more vivid and saturated.
  • Watch the undertone: the hue shifts 24° between them, which changes the perceived temperature.
  • Compare them on a white background to see true saturation, and on black to see true lightness.

When to Use Burly Wood vs Terracotta in Design

Use Burly Wood for:
Call-to-action buttons
Autumn and harvest themes
Food, citrus, warmth branding
Youthful energetic campaigns
Friendly notification badges
Use Terracotta for:
Alerts, errors, stop states
Sale & promotion banners
Food and beverage packaging
Sports and energy branding
Romantic & bold fashion

Burly Wood and Terracotta Hex Codes, RGB & HSL

Burly Wood#DEB887

Burly Wood (#DEB887) is a light, moderately saturated orange with a warm undertone — it feels airy, soft, approachable and balanced in intensity.

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Terracotta#E2725B

Terracotta (#E2725B) is a light, vivid red with a warm undertone — it feels airy, soft, approachable and bright, energetic, eye-catching.

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Burly Wood and Terracotta WCAG Contrast Ratios

Text legibility depends on the contrast ratio between foreground and background. WCAG 2.1 AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1. Use these numbers to choose accessible combinations for your design.

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Burly Wood text on white
1.86:1Fail
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Burly Wood text on black
11.31:1AAA
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Terracotta text on white
3.09:1AA Large
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Terracotta text on black
6.79:1AA
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Burly Wood text on Terracotta
1.67:1Fail
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Terracotta text on Burly Wood
1.67:1Fail

Explore Burly Wood and Terracotta individually

Each color has a dedicated page with shades, tints, CSS name, pairings, and color psychology.

Terracotta color page#E2725B · shades, tints, pairings

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Burly Wood vs Terracotta FAQ

What is the difference between burly wood and terracotta?+
The main difference between Burly Wood and Terracotta is hue — Burly Wood is a warm orange, while Terracotta is a warm red. Burly Wood (#DEB887) has an HSL of 34°, 57%, 70%, whereas Terracotta (#E2725B) sits at 10°, 70%, 62%.
Is burly wood darker than terracotta?+
No. Terracotta is the darker of the two at 62% lightness, while Burly Wood sits higher at 70%.
Are burly wood and terracotta the same color?+
No. Burly Wood is #DEB887 and Terracotta is #E2725B. They differ by 24° in hue, 8% in lightness, and 13% in saturation.
Which is more saturated, burly wood or terracotta?+
Terracotta is more saturated. In HSL, Burly Wood has 57% saturation and Terracotta has 70% — Terracotta is the more vivid of the two, while Burly Wood reads as more muted.
Is burly wood warm or cool?+
Burly Wood (#DEB887) is a warm orange. Its hue sits at 34° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.
Is terracotta warm or cool?+
Terracotta (#E2725B) is a warm red. Its hue sits at 10° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.
Can you use burly wood and terracotta together?+
Yes. Burly Wood (orange) and Terracotta (red) can work as a complementary or analogous pair. Use one as the dominant tone and the other as a 10–20% accent to keep the palette balanced.
What color family does burly wood belong to?+
Burly Wood belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 34°, 57%, 70% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
What is the hex code for burly wood?+
The hex code for Burly Wood is #DEB887. In RGB, that's rgb(222, 184, 135), and in HSL it's hsl(34, 57%, 70%).
What is the hex code for terracotta?+
The hex code for Terracotta is #E2725B. In RGB, that's rgb(226, 114, 91), and in HSL it's hsl(10, 70%, 62%).