Terracotta tiles can be matched with a variety of Behr house colors.
Behr provides several families of exterior house colors that complement terracotta tiles. Based on the predominant color in your tiles, select a color scheme that is harmonious or one that has a more dramatic effect. Whether you want your tiles to blend in with the rest of your house exterior or to be the focus of attention, there are many shades of matching colors in the Behr range of house colors to choose from.
Color Scheme
The color of terracotta is a cross between red, orange and brown, and varies depending on the clay used to make the tiles. Examine your tiles and decide which of these colors you want to make the focus of your color scheme. The families of house colors offered by Behr have both light and dark shades to match any terracotta. While you can accent terracotta tiles with almost any color, for harmony or contrast, the color of your house walls, whether siding or stucco, should relate to your focal color. For a harmonious design, select an analogous color scheme, and for drama use a contrasting scheme. A color scheme of neutrals makes the tiles the center of attention.
Harmonious
Harmonious, or analogous, colors are those that are next to each other on the color wheel. As terracotta is often a mix of red-brown and orange, its analogous colors are red-orange and yellow-orange. The orange and yellow-tinted colors in the Behr muted orange range highlight the warm tones of the terracotta. Some of the colors in the shaded orange range have brown shades that tone down the orangeness of terracotta. Within the muted yellow range, Honeysuckle Blast and Autumn Fest will pick up the yellow colors in the tiles.
Contrasting
Complementary or contrasting colors are those opposite to each other on the color wheel. Use these colors for high visual impact. Blue is the complementary color of orange, and green is the complementary color of red. Choose colors from the muted blue range to offset your tiles if they have an orange color base, especially blues with a yellow undertone, such as Realm and Mirage Lake. Blues in the shaded blue family have gray undertones that soften any brightness in your tile color. The yellow-based colors in the muted green range, such as Rolling Hills and Appletini, extend the natural feel of the tiles, while colors from the pure green family punch up the contrast.
Neutral
Using neutral colors makes the terracotta tiles the star of your home's exterior. Select light colors from the yellow-toned neutral palette, such as Cozy Cottage or Oat Straw, for a fresh look, or darker neutrals for a more dramatic finish. If your tiles are more red- than yellow-based, choose your colors from the red-toned neutral palette. This is similar to the yellow-toned palette and also has different shades of the saturated colors, as well as whites and creams.
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